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Overview |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,043 students)
UM-Flint vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or PennWest Edinboro?
- University of Michigan Flint is 63.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at UM-Flint than PennWest Edinboro ($24,882.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 9.7% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,628 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than PennWest Edinboro (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($13,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 42 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
UM-Flint vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than University of Michigan Flint (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $4,800 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro and UM-Flint graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Edinboro and UM-Flint graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/