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Overview |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,398 | 52,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,140 | $16,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,140 | $57,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,888 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,698 | $19,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,229 | $22,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,076 | 87,632 | ||
| Admitted | 1,580 | 15,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $207 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 2,398 students)
Taylor University vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Michigan?
- Taylor University is 125.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($38,140.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Michigan than Taylor University ($57,740.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Taylor University ($19,005 vs. $25,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 27.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,888 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 19.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($26,229 vs. $22,005)
Taylor University vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 193 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Taylor University (3.87)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Taylor University vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or Michigan? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Michigan and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Taylor University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $33,100 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $41,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $3,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($207 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/