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Overview |
Michigan | UC | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 68% |
Admission |
Michigan | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $237 |
Diversity |
Michigan | UC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 43,338 students)
Michigan vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or UC?
- University of Michigan is 42.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at Michigan than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($57,740.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than UC ($19,005 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($13,048 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than University of Michigan (68% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 168.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($22,005 vs. $8,195)
Michigan vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 219 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or UC? 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 UC and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (90% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $28,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $45,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,897 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,103 vs. $23,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($207 vs. $237)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC 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/