WMU Vs University Of Akron Main Campus

WMU vs University of Akron Main Campus

Compare two rival schools - Western Michigan University and University of Akron Main Campus with tuition and admission information where WMU is a Public, 4 or more years located in Kalamazoo, MI and University of Akron Main Campus is a Public, 4 or more years located in Akron, OH.

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Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
University of Akron Main Campus has more expensive tuition & fees ($17,765) than WMU ($16,041).
It is harder to admit to WMU than University of Akron Main Campus.
University of Akron Main Campus has higher submitted SAT score (1,105) than WMU (1,105).
WMU has higher submitted ACT score (23) than University of Akron Main Campus (22).
WMU has more students with 22,562 students while University of Akron Main Campus has 18,731 students.
WMU has more full-time faculties with 871 faculties while University of Akron Main Campus has 661 full-time faculties.

Next table compares the two rival schools - Western Michigan University and University of Akron Main Campus.

WMU	vs.	University of Akron Main Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan	Location	Akron, Ohio
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$13,017 Out-Of-State$16,041	Tuition & Fees	In-State$11,881 Out-Of-State$17,765
56% ($7,960)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	63% ($7,000)
$7,960	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$7,000
82.32 %	Acceptance Rates	92.55 %
27.07 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	24.60 %
1,105	SAT Score	1,110
23	ACT Score	22
57 %	Graduation Rate	46 %
26 %	Transfer-out Rate	19 %
80 %	Retention Rate	72 %
22,562	Student Population	18,731
871	Number of Faculties	661
16 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	18 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
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare