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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 657 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or EC?
- Elmira College is 153.4% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at EC than University of Michigan Dearborn ($35,270.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than EC ($12,444 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 48% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,048 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 151.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($27,091 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or UM-Dearborn .
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or EC? 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 EC and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $6,800 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,000)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/