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Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State Seattle U UCLA UNC Chapel Hill UCSD UT Austin UWB Georgia Tech UVA UCSB| University of Michigan | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 43% |
Admission |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $155 |
Diversity |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 52,065 students)
Michigan vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or UW-Seattle?
- University of Michigan is 46.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Michigan than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($57,740.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Michigan ($11,023 vs. $19,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,856 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of Washington Seattle Campus (55% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 52.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($22,005 vs. $14,390)
Michigan vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 126 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $8,600 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,103)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($155 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/