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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 8,223 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or CofC?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 11.2% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at CofC than University of Michigan Dearborn ($35,338.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than CofC ($12,444 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 43.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,048 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 13.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,761 vs. $9,499)
UM-Dearborn vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 36 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or CofC? 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 CofC and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $6,600 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- CofC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/