University of Akron Main Campus vs WMU

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Both schools are four-years, public schools.
WMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($19,098) than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
It is harder to admit to University of Akron Main Campus than WMU.
WMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,080) than University of Akron Main Campus (1,080).
WMU has higher submitted ACT score (21) than University of Akron Main Campus (21).
WMU has more students with 17,000 students while University of Akron Main Campus has 13,465 students.
WMU has more full-time faculties with 752 faculties while University of Akron Main Campus has 476 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Akron Main Campus and Western Michigan University.

University of Akron Main Campus	vs.	WMU
Akron, Ohio	Location	Kalamazoo, Michigan
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$12,799 Out-Of-State$17,239	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$15,298 Out-Of-State$19,098
71%	% Receiving Financial Aid	94%
$7,893	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$7,061

71.00 %	Acceptance Rates	85.00 %
20.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	15.00 %
1,080	SAT Score	1,100
21	ACT Score	24
47 %	Graduation Rate	55 %
27 %	Transfer-out Rate	26 %
68 %	Retention Rate	77 %
13,465	Student Population	17,000
476	Number of Faculties	752
16 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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