College comparison

University of Akron Main Campus vs Western Michigan 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 Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Akron Main Campus is more selective	60%	85%
SAT (25–75)	900–1190	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,052	12,568
Avg net price	$13,946	$15,273
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Michigan University reports higher median earnings	$46,600	$53,562
Graduation rate	52%	58%
Median debt	$23,250	$26,188
Economic mobility	—	1.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Akron Main Campus or Western Michigan 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 Michigan University's is approximately 85% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

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