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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Kent State Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Ohio State Michigan Tech Cleveland State| Western Michigan University | University of Akron Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $263 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 13,465 students)
WMU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Akron?
- Western Michigan University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at WMU than University of Akron Main Campus ($18,154.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than WMU ($14,667 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,102 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 25.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,525 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 19 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
WMU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,633)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($263 vs. $275)
- More WMU 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/