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Overview |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 2,390 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $10,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | $21,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $21,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | 1,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 935/1165 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (6,130 students vs. 2,390 students)
UM-Flint vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 138.5% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $13,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at SAU than University of Michigan Flint ($31,940.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than SAU ($12,344 vs. $21,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,960 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 88% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($21,522 vs. $11,448)
UM-Flint vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 81 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than SAU (37.3%)
UM-Flint vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or SAU? 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 SAU and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than University of Michigan Flint (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $100 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,500)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/