Central Michigan University vs. University of Akron Main Campus

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Central Michigan University and University of Akron Main Campus are public.
  • Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI and University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
  • University of Akron Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $17,239 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
  • Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
  • University of Akron Main Campus has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Central Michigan University (1,090).
  • Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than University of Akron Main Campus (13,465 students).
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#158 in National Universities
#7 in Michigan
Rankings#233 in National Universities
#28 in Ohio
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Mount Pleasant, MILocationAkron, OH
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$13,703 Michigan residents
$14,190 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,799 Ohio residents
$17,239 out-of-state
$16,293Graduate$9,411 Ohio residents
$15,171 out-of-state
$9,868Financial Aid$7,893
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
67.75%Acceptance Rate92.55%
23.87%Yield24.60%
1,090 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
14,557Total Students13,465
10,401Undergraduate11,323
4,156Graduate2,142
3,086Online Enrollment1,479
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
61%Graduation Rate47%
Transfer-out Rate27%
72%Retention Rate68%
$46,200Average Earning after Graduation$41,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650)
$5,562 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559)
$7,010 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,686 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
717 Full-time
235 Part-time
Number of Faculties476 Full-time
622 Part-time
2,132 Full-time
368 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,578 Full-time
936 Part-time
$90,760 for Faculties
$59,786 Part-time
Average Salary$90,554 for Faculties
$59,214 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023