University of Akron vs. Ursuline College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Ursuline College comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Ursuline College
Location	Akron, OH	Pepper Pike, OH
Setting	Midsize City	Large Suburban
Enrollment	13,465	950
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	ursuline.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 950 students)

University of Akron vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Ursuline College?

• Ursuline College is 260.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 176.3% higher at Ursuline College than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,390.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than University of Akron ($14,502 vs. $14,667)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($12,042 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 276.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($32,059 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 42 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ursuline College (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
• Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)

University of Akron vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Ursuline College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ursuline College and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
• More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/