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Overview |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,130 students vs. 3,855 students)
UM-Flint vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or USC Aiken?
- University of Michigan Flint is 28.8% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($13,390.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at UM-Flint than University of South Carolina Aiken ($30,650.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than UM-Flint ($11,697 vs. $12,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 54% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($8,736 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Michigan Flint (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 18% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($11,448 vs. $9,701)
UM-Flint vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 16 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
UM-Flint vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than University of Michigan Flint (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $2,900 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/