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IU Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State UCLA Virginia Tech UNC Chapel Hill UT Austin Illinois Georgia Tech Rose-Hulman UVA| University of Michigan | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 48% |
Admission |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $222 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 51,225 students)
Michigan vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Purdue?
- University of Michigan is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Michigan than Purdue University Main Campus ($55,002.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Michigan ($12,576 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 31.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,030 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than Purdue University Main Campus (67% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 68.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($15,121 vs. $8,950)
Michigan vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 153 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $13,200 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $61,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($20,103 vs. $21,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($207 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/