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Overview |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 52% |
Admission |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $229 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Rutgers based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 50,617 students)
Michigan vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Rutgers?
- University of Michigan is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Michigan than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($57,740.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Rutgers ($19,005 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 6.2% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,856 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than Rutgers University New Brunswick (55% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 35.4% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($22,005 vs. $16,249)
Michigan vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 159 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $8,200 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $66,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,112 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($20,103 vs. $22,215)
- Michigan graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($207 vs. $229)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers 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/