University of Akron Main Campus vs. Eastern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both University of Akron Main Campus and Eastern Michigan University are public.
  • University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH and Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
  • University of Akron Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $17,239 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
  • Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
  • University of Akron Main Campus has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
  • Eastern Michigan University is larger with 14,018 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#155 in National Universities
#10 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Akron, OHLocationYpsilanti, 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 DegreesBachelor'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$15,510
$9,411 Ohio residents
$15,171 out-of-state
Graduate$17,441 Michigan residents
$30,072 out-of-state
$7,893Financial Aid$8,397
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$45 graduate
92.55%Acceptance Rate44.74%
24.60%Yield38.97%
1,090 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,050 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
13,465Total Students14,018
11,323Undergraduate11,617
2,142Graduate2,401
1,479Online Enrollment2,928
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
47%Graduation Rate45%
27%Transfer-out Rate
68%Retention Rate66%
$41,800Average Earning after Graduation$43,900
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: 2,821)
$5,630 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,030 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
476 Full-time
622 Part-time
Number of Faculties650 Full-time
473 Part-time
1,578 Full-time
936 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,514 Full-time
493 Part-time
$90,554 for Faculties
$59,214 Part-time
Average Salary$87,833 for Faculties
$70,511 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