College comparison

University of Akron Main Campus vs Western Kentucky 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	Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Acceptance rateUniversity of Akron Main Campus is more selective	60%	94%
SAT (25–75)	900–1190	840–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,052	12,155
Avg net price	$13,946	$10,990
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Akron Main Campus reports higher median earnings	$46,600	$43,889
Graduation rate	52%	56%
Median debt	$23,250	$22,095
Economic mobility	—	1.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Akron Main Campus or Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky University's is approximately 94% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Akron Main Campus vs Western Kentucky University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 900–1190 at University of Akron Main Campus and 840–1050 at Western Kentucky 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.