College comparison

University of Akron Main Campus vs Wayne State University

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	University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH	Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Akron Main Campus is more selective	60%	81%
SAT (25–75)	900–1190	1060–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,052	15,587
Avg net price	$13,946	$12,766
Median earnings (10 yr)Wayne State University reports higher median earnings	$46,600	$53,493
Graduation rate	52%	58%
Median debt	$23,250	$21,250
Economic mobility	—	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Akron Main Campus or Wayne State University harder to get into?

University of Akron Main Campus is more selective: University of Akron Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and Wayne State University's is approximately 81% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Akron Main Campus vs Wayne State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 900–1190 at University of Akron Main Campus and 1060–1270 at Wayne State University. 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.