College comparison

University of Akron Main Campus vs Youngstown 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	Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
Acceptance rateUniversity of Akron Main Campus is more selective	60%	84%
SAT (25–75)	900–1190	1010–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,052	7,961
Avg net price	$13,946	$12,767
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Akron Main Campus reports higher median earnings	$46,600	$41,544
Graduation rate	52%	50%
Median debt	$23,250	$24,000
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Akron Main Campus or Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University's is approximately 84% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 900–1190 at University of Akron Main Campus and 1010–1230 at Youngstown 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.