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Overview |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 67% |
Admission |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 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 |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $207 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UCSB | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | 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 UCSB based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 26,420 students)
UCSB vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 41.9% more expensive to attend than UCSB 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 Santa Barbara ($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 Santa Barbara than Michigan ($16,874 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 28.2% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($13,171 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of California Santa Barbara (67% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 34.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($20,389 vs. $15,121)
UCSB vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 136 points higher than at UCSB (1248)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UCSB (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UCSB (3.82)
- UCSB has a higher acceptance rate (25.8%) than Michigan (17.7%)
UCSB vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB 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 UCSB.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of California Santa Barbara (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $15,400 more per year than UCSB graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $59,000)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $3,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($16,451 vs. $20,103)
- UCSB graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($170 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSB students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/