Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Middle Tennessee State's yield is 12 pts higher than U. Akron Main Campus's
Yield rate - 2
Middle Tennessee State's SAT midpoint is 42 points higher than U. Akron Main Campus's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Akron Main Campus admits 60% vs. 69% at Middle Tennessee State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Middle Tennessee StateAccessible
- U. Akron Main CampusAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Middle Tennessee StateTest scores required
- U. Akron Main CampusTest-optional
How they read a record
Middle Tennessee State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
U. Akron Main Campus
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 40% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Middle Tennessee State | U. Akron Main Campus |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Akron Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;University of Akron Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Akron Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why