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Overview |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 62% |
Admission |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $208 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 52,065 students)
Michigan vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Minnesota?
- University of Michigan is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Michigan than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($57,740.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Michigan ($16,730 vs. $19,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($13,028 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of Michigan (62% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 86.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($22,005 vs. $11,807)
Michigan vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 96 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $16,200 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $58,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($20,103 vs. $20,185)
- Michigan graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($207 vs. $208)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/