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Michigan State Ohio State Wisconsin UCLA UNC Chapel Hill UT Austin Georgia Tech UC UVA Illinois University of Dayton UC Berkeley| University of Michigan | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan | Miami | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 95% |
Admission |
Michigan | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $255 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 18,618 students)
Michigan vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Miami?
- University of Michigan is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Michigan than Miami University ($57,740.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Miami ($19,005 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 20.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($13,856 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Michigan (95% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 73.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($22,005 vs. $12,685)
Michigan vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 125 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Miami? 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 Miami and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Miami University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $20,100 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $54,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,750)
- Michigan graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($207 vs. $255)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/