UM-Flint vs. UW

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Michigan Flint in Flint, MI with University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Wyoming is larger than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (10,813 students vs. 6,529 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Michigan Flint is located in Flint, MI (Midsize City setting); University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY (Remote Town setting).
• University of Michigan Flint is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wyoming is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Michigan Flint 14:1; University of Wyoming 13:1.

UM-Flint vs. UW Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or UW? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than UW ($7,852 vs. $14,872).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 2.4% lower than at University of Michigan Flint ($13,710 vs. $14,042).
• University of Michigan Flint is 89.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than UW (about $6,936 more per year; $14,704.00 vs. $7,768.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 17.1% higher at UM-Flint than at University of Wyoming (about $4,142 more per year; $28,320.00 vs. $24,178.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than at University of Wyoming (98% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 23.3% larger than aid received by University of Wyoming students ($12,591 vs. $10,212).

UM-Flint vs. UW Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or UW? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UW and UM-Flint.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Wyoming (1140) is 30 points higher than at UM-Flint (1110).
• Incoming UW students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 21 at UM-Flint).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Michigan Flint 970/1243; University of Wyoming 1040/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Michigan Flint 19/24; University of Wyoming 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UM-Flint - Test optional; UW - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: UM-Flint Aug 22, 2027; UW Aug 10, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UW (3.53).
• UW has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UM-Flint (70.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.6% at UM-Flint vs. 23.8% at UW.

UM-Flint vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UM-Flint and UW? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Wyoming's six-year graduation rate (53%) is higher than University of Michigan Flint's (37%).
• Graduates from University of Wyoming earn a median of about $8,900 more per year than UM-Flint graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,400 vs. $42,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Wyoming graduates have a $8,500 lower median loan debt than UM-Flint graduates ($18,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UW graduates have an estimated $88 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UM-Flint graduates ($191 vs. $279).
• More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.