College comparison

Minnesota State University-Mankato 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	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN	University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
Acceptance rateUniversity of Akron Main Campus is more selective	88%	60%
SAT (25–75)	—	900–1190
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,703	9,052
Avg net price	$19,139	$13,946
Median earnings (10 yr)Minnesota State University-Mankato reports higher median earnings	$56,922	$46,600
Graduation rate	54%	52%
Median debt	$21,106	$23,250
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Akron Main Campus harder to get into?

University of Akron Main Campus is more selective: Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and University of Akron Main Campus's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Minnesota State University-Mankato vs University of Akron Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Minnesota State University-Mankato 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.