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WSU Michigan State Michigan Oakland South Dakota State University WMU Michigan Tech GVSU CMU UM-Flint Lawrence Technological University Eastern Michigan University| University of Michigan Dearborn | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 8,223 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or USD?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 79.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at UM-Dearborn than University of South Dakota ($29,184.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than USD ($12,444 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 10% lower than costs at University of Michigan Dearborn ($8,224 vs. $9,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of South Dakota (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 70.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,761 vs. $6,308)
UM-Dearborn vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 56 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or USD? 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 USD and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than University of South Dakota (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $4,600 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- USD graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/