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Overview |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CMU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 13,518 students)
CMU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or University of Akron?
- Central Michigan University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,740.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of Akron than Central Michigan University ($14,839.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than CMU ($15,292 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 10% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($11,070 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than University of Akron Main Campus (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 12.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,638 vs. $9,452)
CMU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is the same at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.47) as students at University of Akron (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
CMU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or University of Akron? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Akron and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/