Institutional Characteristics
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I collegiate athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members located in Illinois, Indiana and New York. For football, the MAC participates in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision, with an affiliate member in Massachusetts..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC). By school type, all 12 Mid-American Conference (MAC) are public. By school level, all 12 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent, OH | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Mid-American Conference (MAC) is $13,219 for State residents and $21,471 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 81.49% and graduation rate is 62.83%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | $14,738 / $12,662 | 70.45% | 51% | 15:1 | 16,234 |
| Ball State University | $10,439 / $27,924 | 68.17% | 68% | 14:1 | 20,319 |
| Central Michigan University | $13,094 / $13,650 | 77.08% | 62% | 17:1 | 15,424 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $15,500 / $16,410 | 84.61% | 48% | 15:1 | 15,340 |
| Western Michigan University | $14,622 / $18,254 | 82.81% | 56% | 16:1 | 18,266 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,781 / $28,702 | 70.09% | 74% | 13:1 | 32,332 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,426 / $15,500 | 84.92% | 60% | 17:1 | 14,498 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,638 / $22,212 | 78.73% | 62% | 18:1 | 17,645 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,463 / $21,570 | 87.31% | 68% | 19:1 | 26,597 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $15,554 / $35,667 | 88.60% | 83% | 16:1 | 19,264 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,351 / $23,720 | 88.55% | 67% | 17:1 | 24,797 |
| University of Toledo | $12,019 / $21,380 | 96.52% | 55% | 20:1 | 16,979 |
| Average | $13,219 / $21,471 | 81.49% | 62.83% | 16.42:1 | 19,808 |