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Overview |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 40% |
Admission |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $170 |
Diversity |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 31,705 students)
Michigan vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or UNC Chapel Hill?
- University of Michigan is 133.7% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Michigan than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($55,002.00 vs. $35,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Michigan ($10,614 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,254 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (67% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 19.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($18,066 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 41 points higher than at UNC Chapel Hill (1343)
- Incoming Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at UNC Chapel Hill (31)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UNC Chapel Hill (3.83)
- Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
Michigan vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (90% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $8,300 more per year than UNC Chapel Hill graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $66,100)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $3,624 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($16,479 vs. $20,103)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($170 vs. $207)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/