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Overview |
UMass | Michigan | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 67% |
Admission |
UMass | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $207 |
Diversity |
UMass | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UMass | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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 Michigan is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 1.3% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Michigan than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($55,002.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than UMass ($19,318 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,171 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Michigan (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 22.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($15,121 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 158 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Michigan (17.7%)
UMass vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (90% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $19,200 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $55,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $3,897 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($207 vs. $248)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/