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Overview |
Michigan | JCU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 2,773 students)
Michigan vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 179.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Michigan than John Carroll University ($57,740.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than JCU ($19,005 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 2.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,856 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 47.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($32,359 vs. $22,005)
Michigan vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 257 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or JCU? 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 JCU and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than John Carroll University (90% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $16,800 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $57,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,836 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,939)
- Michigan graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($207 vs. $278)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/