Madonna University vs. University of Akron

Madonna University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

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Overview	Madonna University	University of Akron
Location	Livonia, MI	Akron, OH
Setting	Small City	Midsize City
Enrollment	2,054	13,518
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#732	#858
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	madonna.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 2,054 students)

Madonna University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or University of Akron?

• Madonna University is 163.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($27,360.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Madonna University than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,360.00 vs. $14,839.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Madonna University ($15,292 vs. $18,583)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 16% lower than costs at Madonna University ($11,070 vs. $12,840)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 110.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($19,907 vs. $9,452)

Madonna University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 19 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Madonna University (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
• Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

Madonna University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Madonna University or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Madonna University.

• The graduation rate at Madonna University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (42% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,100)
• Madonna University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
• Madonna University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
• More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)

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