University of Akron Main Campus vs. Central Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both University of Akron Main Campus and Central Michigan University are public.
  • University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH and Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
  • 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%).
  • Central Michigan University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
  • Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than University of Akron Main Campus (13,465 students).
University of Akron Main Campus

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#233 in National Universities
#28 in Ohio
Rankings#158 in National Universities
#7 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Akron, OHLocationMount Pleasant, MI
Known as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
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
$12,799 Ohio residents
$17,239 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,703 Michigan residents
$14,190 out-of-state
$9,411 Ohio residents
$15,171 out-of-state
Graduate$16,293
$7,893Financial Aid$9,868
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
92.55%Acceptance Rate67.75%
24.60%Yield23.87%
1,090 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
13,465Total Students14,557
11,323Undergraduate10,401
2,142Graduate4,156
1,479Online Enrollment3,086
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
47%Graduation Rate61%
27%Transfer-out Rate
68%Retention Rate72%
$41,800Average Earning after Graduation$46,200
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: 2,559)
$7,010 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650)
$5,562 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,686 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
476 Full-time
622 Part-time
Number of Faculties717 Full-time
235 Part-time
1,578 Full-time
936 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,132 Full-time
368 Part-time
$90,554 for Faculties
$59,214 Part-time
Average Salary$90,760 for Faculties
$59,786 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