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Florida State Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State UCLA Georgia UNC Chapel Hill UT Austin Georgia Tech UCF Clemson Miami| University of Florida | University of Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Michigan | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 67% |
Admission |
Florida | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $207 |
Diversity |
Florida | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Florida | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 51,225 students)
Florida vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 266.4% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at Michigan than University of Florida ($55,002.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Michigan ($11,740 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,950 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Michigan (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 43.3% larger than aid received University of Florida ($15,121 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 107 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Florida (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Florida has a higher acceptance rate (23.3%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Florida vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Florida (90% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $11,800 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $4,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($15,815 vs. $20,103)
- Florida graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($163 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/