The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • WMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($19,098) than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
  • It is harder to admit to University of Akron Main Campus than WMU.
  • WMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
  • WMU has higher submitted ACT score (22) than University of Akron Main Campus (22).
  • WMU has more students with 17,000 students while University of Akron Main Campus has 13,465 students.
  • WMU has more full-time faculties with 752 faculties while University of Akron Main Campus has 476 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Akron Main Campus and Western Michigan University.
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University of Akron Main Campusvs.WMU
Akron, OhioLocationKalamazoo, Michigan
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$12,799
Out-Of-State$17,239
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$15,298
Out-Of-State$19,098
71%% Receiving Financial Aid94%
$7,893Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,061
82.87 %Acceptance Rates84.55 %
20.78 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.12 %
1,090SAT Score1,100
22ACT Score23
47 %Graduation Rate55 %
27 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
68 %Retention Rate77 %
13,465Student Population17,000
476Number of Faculties752
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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