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Overview |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 67% |
Admission |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $207 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Michigan?
- University of Chicago is 273% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at UChicago than University of Michigan ($61,179.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than UChicago ($19,318 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 39.7% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($13,171 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of Chicago (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 220.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($48,422 vs. $15,121)
UChicago vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 122 points higher than at Michigan (1384)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Michigan (31)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than University of Michigan (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $24,100 more per year than Michigan graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $74,400)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $5,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,103)
- UChicago graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($149 vs. $207)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/