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