College comparison

College of Charleston vs University of Akron Main Campus

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	College of Charleston Charleston, SC	University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
Acceptance rateUniversity of Akron Main Campus is more selective	60%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1310	900–1190
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,558	9,052
Avg net price	$18,960	$13,946
Median earnings (10 yr)College of Charleston reports higher median earnings	$56,416	$46,600
Graduation rate	66%	52%
Median debt	$23,250	$23,250
Economic mobility	1.0%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is College of Charleston or University of Akron Main Campus harder to get into?

University of Akron Main Campus is more selective: College of Charleston's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and University of Akron Main Campus's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston vs University of Akron Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1310 at College of Charleston and 900–1190 at University of Akron Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.