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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,035 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #405 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,544 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,960 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,803 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,552 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,373 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 7,254 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (8,035 students vs. 1,162 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 89.8% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $14,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at UM-Dearborn than Washington & Jefferson College ($30,960.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than W&J ($12,798 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 28.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,803 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 308% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($38,971 vs. $9,552)
UM-Dearborn vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or UM-Dearborn .
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
UM-Dearborn vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or W&J? 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 W&J and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $4,100 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/