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WSU St. Bona Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Le Moyne College UB Michigan Michigan State WMU CMU SUNY at Geneseo Niagara University| University of Michigan Flint | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,621 students)
UM-Flint vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 191.2% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Fisher than University of Michigan Flint ($36,748.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Fisher ($10,840 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 28.6% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($10,628 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 65.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($22,155 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 95 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or Fisher? 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 Fisher and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than University of Michigan Flint (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $8,300 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,500)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/