Ohio University-Main Campus vs. University of Akron Main Campus

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Ohio University-Main Campus and University of Akron Main Campus are public.
  • Both schools are located in Ohio.
  • Ohio University-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $24,114 than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
  • Ohio University-Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 73.93% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
  • Ohio University-Main Campus has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
  • Ohio University-Main Campus is larger with 24,145 students than University of Akron Main Campus (13,465 students).
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#252 in National Universities
#32 in Ohio
Rankings#233 in National Universities
#28 in Ohio
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Athens, OHLocationAkron, OH
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Associate
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 (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$13,746 Ohio residents
$24,114 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,799 Ohio residents
$17,239 out-of-state
$9,720 Ohio residents
$17,712 out-of-state
Graduate$9,411 Ohio residents
$15,171 out-of-state
$7,966Financial Aid$7,893
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
73.93%Acceptance Rate92.55%
20.85%Yield24.60%
1,180 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
24,145Total Students13,465
18,113Undergraduate11,323
6,032Graduate2,142
6,329Online Enrollment1,479
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
65%Graduation Rate47%
27%Transfer-out Rate27%
79%Retention Rate68%
$45,800Average 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: 7,260)
$7,600 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559)
$7,010 average annual costs
✔ (20 meals per week)
$7,194 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
1,007 Full-time
262 Part-time
Number of Faculties476 Full-time
622 Part-time
3,291 Full-time
396 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,578 Full-time
936 Part-time
$84,286 for Faculties
$62,792 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