College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs University of Akron Wayne College

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	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	University of Akron Wayne College Orrville, OH
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	90%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	830–1100
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	457
Avg net price	$6,079	$6,032
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hammond, IN	Orrville, OH

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or University of Akron Wayne College harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Akron Wayne College's is approximately 90% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs University of Akron Wayne College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and 830–1100 at University of Akron Wayne College. 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.