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Overview |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 76% |
Admission |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Academics |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 11,079 students)
Michigan vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Michigan is 151.6% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.5% higher at Michigan than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($55,002.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Michigan ($13,322 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 66.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($7,890 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than University of Michigan (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 261.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($15,121 vs. $4,187)
Michigan vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 334 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (90% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $29,800 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,868 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,971)
- Michigan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/