University of Mount Union vs University of Akron Main Campus

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University of Mount Union is a private (not-for-profit) and University of Akron Main Campus is a public school and both are four-years schools.
University of Mount Union has more expensive tuition & fees ($35,400) than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
It is harder to admit to University of Akron Main Campus than University of Mount Union.
University of Mount Union has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than University of Akron Main Campus (1,080).
University of Mount Union has higher submitted ACT score (26) than University of Akron Main Campus (21).
University of Akron Main Campus has more students with 13,465 students while University of Mount Union has 2,130 students.
University of Mount Union has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 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 University of Mount Union has 144 full-time faculties.

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

University of Mount Union	vs.	University of Akron Main Campus
Alliance, 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 (smaller programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$35,400	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$12,799 Out-Of-State$17,239
97%	% Receiving Financial Aid	71%
$22,014	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$7,893

80.01 %	Acceptance Rates	71.00 %
20.02 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	20.00 %
1,090	SAT Score	1,080
26	ACT Score	21
61 %	Graduation Rate	47 %
20 %	Transfer-out Rate	27 %
78 %	Retention Rate	68 %
2,130	Student Population	13,465
144	Number of Faculties	476
12 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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