Capital University vs University of Akron Main Campus

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Capital University is a private (not-for-profit) and University of Akron Main Campus is a public school and both are four-years schools.
Capital University has more expensive tuition & fees ($41,788) than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
It is harder to admit to University of Akron Main Campus than Capital University.
Capital University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than University of Akron Main Campus (1,080).
Capital University has higher submitted ACT score (22) than University of Akron Main Campus (21).
University of Akron Main Campus has more students with 13,465 students while Capital University has 2,617 students.
Capital University has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while University of Akron Main Campus's ratio is 16 to 1.
University of Akron Main Campus has more full-time faculties with 476 faculties while Capital University has 153 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Capital University and University of Akron Main Campus.

Capital University	vs.	University of Akron Main Campus
Columbus, Ohio	Location	Akron, Ohio
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$41,788	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$12,799 Out-Of-State$17,239
92%	% Receiving Financial Aid	71%
$27,294	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$7,893

72.99 %	Acceptance Rates	71.00 %
12.99 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	20.00 %
1,110	SAT Score	1,080
22	ACT Score	21
61 %	Graduation Rate	47 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	27 %
78 %	Retention Rate	68 %
2,617	Student Population	13,465
153	Number of Faculties	476
9 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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