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Overview |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,967 students)
Michigan vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 247.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Wooster than University of Michigan ($57,050.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Wooster ($19,318 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 2.5% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($13,171 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of Michigan (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 179.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($42,315 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 147 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than The College of Wooster (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $23,200 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $51,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $5,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/