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Overview |
Michigan | SCC | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Pinehurst, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 3,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | sandhills.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $2,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $8,742 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $11,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $12,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $6,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | SCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | N/A |
Diversity |
Michigan | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | SCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 3,778 students)
Michigan vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or SCC?
- University of Michigan is 531.4% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $2,598.00)
- Out of state tuition is 529.2% higher at Michigan than Sandhills Community College ($55,002.00 vs. $8,742.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sandhills Community College than Michigan ($12,583 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sandhills Community College are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,536 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sandhills Community College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 137.2% larger than aid received Sandhills Community College ($15,121 vs. $6,374)
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Michigan .
Michigan vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or SCC? 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 SCC and Michigan.
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $46,600 more per year than SCC graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $27,800)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCC 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/