- Both University of Akron Main Campus and Western Michigan University (WMU) are public.
- University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH and WMU is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
- WMU has more expensive tuition of $19,098 than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
- WMU has tighter acceptance rate of 82.32% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
- WMU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
- WMU is larger with 17,000 students than University of Akron Main Campus (13,465 students).
University of Akron Main Campus View More Rivals | Western Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #233 in National Universities #28 in Ohio | Rankings | #248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Akron, OH | Location | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Known as | WMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,799 Ohio residents $17,239 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state |
| $9,411 Ohio residents $15,171 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state |
| $7,893 | Financial Aid | $7,061 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 92.55% | Acceptance Rate | 82.32% |
| 24.60% | Yield | 27.07% |
| 1,090 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,465 | Total Students | 17,000 |
| 11,323 | Undergraduate | 13,589 |
| 2,142 | Graduate | 3,411 |
| 1,479 | Online Enrollment | 1,811 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) $7,010 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 476 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 752 Full-time 360 Part-time |
| 1,578 Full-time 936 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time |
| $90,554 for Faculties $59,214 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time |