Academic Comparison between UAkron and Franciscan University of Steubenville

University of Akron Main Campus and Franciscan University of Steubenville are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. UAkron is a four-year, public school located in Akron, OH and Franciscan University of Steubenville is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Steubenville, OH.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

UAkron is a public and Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
Franciscan University of Steubenville has more expensive tuition & fees ($34,100) than UAkron ($20,815).
It is harder to admit to Franciscan University of Steubenville than UAkron.
Franciscan University of Steubenville has a higher submitted SAT score (1,040) than UAkron (1,040).
Franciscan University of Steubenville has higher submitted ACT score (21) than UAkron (21).
UAkron has more students with 13,332 students while Franciscan University of Steubenville has 3,976 students.
UAkron has more full-time faculties with 488 faculties while Franciscan University of Steubenville has 122 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Akron Main Campus	vs.	Franciscan University of Steubenville
Akron, Ohio	Location	Steubenville, Ohio
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$13,135 Out-Of-State$20,815	2025 Tuition & Fees	$34,100
67%	% Receiving Financial Aid	88%
$9,319	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,052

59.67 %	Acceptance Rates	58.36 %
18.29 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	41.74 %
1,040	SAT Score	1,220
21	ACT Score	25
52 %	Graduation Rate	75 %
1 %	Transfer-out Rate	3 %
73 %	Retention Rate	87 %
13,332	Student Population	3,976
488	Number of Faculties	122
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services