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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,035 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #405 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,544 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,960 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,803 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,552 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,373 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 7,254 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1260 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | OC Comets | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (8,035 students vs. 973 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 124.8% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $14,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at OC Comets than University of Michigan Dearborn ($32,694.00 vs. $30,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than OC Comets ($12,798 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 10% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,803 vs. $11,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 136.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($22,602 vs. $9,552)
UM-Dearborn vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 174 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
UM-Dearborn vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Olivet College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $13,500 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,300)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/