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Overview |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 67% |
Admission |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $207 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than UCLA based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 46,430 students)
UCLA vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 41.9% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Michigan than University of California Los Angeles ($55,002.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Michigan ($16,999 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 30.8% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($13,171 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of California Los Angeles (67% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 43.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($21,766 vs. $15,121)
UCLA vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 45 points higher than at UCLA (1339)
- Incoming UCLA students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Michigan (31)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is the same as at University of Michigan (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $3,700 more per year than UCLA graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $70,700)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($16,300 vs. $20,103)
- UCLA graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($168 vs. $207)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/