University of Akron vs. Notre Dame College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Notre Dame College comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Notre Dame College
Location	Akron, OH	Cleveland, OH
Setting	Midsize City	Large Suburban
Enrollment	13,518	1,446
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#858
Religious Affiliation	-	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	notredamecollege.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 1,446 students)

University of Akron vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison

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

• Notre Dame College is 206.5% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($31,876.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at Notre Dame College than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,876.00 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 Notre Dame College ($15,292 vs. $20,606)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 3% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($11,070 vs. $11,398)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 174.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($25,926 vs. $9,452)

University of Akron vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 150 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
• Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

University of Akron vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (47% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Notre Dame College 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/