Is University of Akron Main Campus a Good School for the Money?

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of Akron Main Campus degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of Akron Main Campus measures up.

University of Akron Main Campus Value Ranking

University of Akron Main Campus is ranked #1,322 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Ohio, it ranks #48 of 139 for value.

University of Akron Main Campus’s Best Value Majors

These University of Akron Main Campus majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

University of Akron Main Campus Value Report

Read the full University of Akron Main Campus value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within Ohio, University of Akron Main Campus Offers Good Quality for a Fair Price

University of Akron Main Campus is ranked #40 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #48 out of #139 for Ohio value.

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Akron Main Campus financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

University of Akron Main Campus is ranked #1,322 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

University of Akron Main Campus is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

The Bottom Line: What Will University of Akron Main Campus Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Akron Main Campus costs about $16,718. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $66,871 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What University of Akron Main Campus costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Akron Main Campus degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at University of Akron Main Campus shifts with family income:

About 77% of University of Akron Main Campus undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,319 per year. Get more details on the University of Akron Main Campus financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the University of Akron Main Campus net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
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• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.