- Denison University (DU) is a private school while University of Akron Main Campus is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Ohio.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $64,000 than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 37.24% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
- DU has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger with 13,465 students than DU (2,416 students).
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| #60 in Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Ohio | Rankings | #233 in National Universities #28 in Ohio |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Granville, OH | Location | Akron, OH |
DU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,000 | Undergraduate | $12,799 Ohio residents $17,239 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $9,411 Ohio residents $15,171 out-of-state | |
| $35,067 | Financial Aid | $7,893 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 37.24% | Acceptance Rate | 92.55% |
| 21.97% | Yield | 24.60% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,416 | Total Students | 13,465 |
| 2,416 | Undergraduate | 11,323 |
| 0 | Graduate | 2,142 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,479 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $57,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,387) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) $7,010 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,770 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 247 Full-time 21 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 476 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| 745 Full-time 79 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 936 Part-time |
| $89,623 for Faculties $67,638 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,554 for Faculties $59,214 Part-time |