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Overview |
Michigan | U of R | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 74% |
Admission |
Michigan | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $253 |
Diversity |
Michigan | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Michigan | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | U of R | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 12,160 students)
Michigan vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 273.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at U of R than University of Michigan ($63,150.00 vs. $57,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than U of R ($19,005 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,856 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than University of Michigan (74% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 89.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($41,700 vs. $22,005)
Michigan vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or U of R? 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 U of R and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Rochester (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $3,400 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $71,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,397 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($207 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/