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UT Dallas Texas A&M Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State UTSA UCLA UNC Chapel Hill Georgia Tech SMU UVA UT Arlington| University of Michigan | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 86% |
Admission |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $230 |
Diversity |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | UT Austin | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 51,225 students)
Michigan vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or UT Austin?
- University of Michigan is 40.2% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Michigan than The University of Texas at Austin ($55,002.00 vs. $41,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Michigan ($17,434 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($13,058 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of Michigan (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 81.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($15,121 vs. $8,321)
Michigan vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 87 points higher than at UT Austin (1297)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- UT Austin has a higher acceptance rate (31.4%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $5,800 more per year than UT Austin graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $68,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,147 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($20,103 vs. $22,250)
- Michigan graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($207 vs. $230)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/