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USD San Diego State UCSB Michigan State UCI Wisconsin Ohio State UCLA UC Davis UNC Chapel Hill UW-Seattle UT Austin| University of California San Diego | University of Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 67% |
Admission |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $207 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than UCSD based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 42,006 students)
UCSD vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 41.9% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Michigan than University of California San Diego ($55,002.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Michigan ($16,111 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 26.9% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($13,171 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of California San Diego (67% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 37.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($20,782 vs. $15,121)
UCSD vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 40 points higher than at UCSD (1344)
- Incoming UCSD students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Michigan (31)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- UCSD has a higher acceptance rate (23.7%) than Michigan (17.7%)
UCSD vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD or Michigan? 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 Michigan and UCSD.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of California San Diego (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $6,500 more per year than UCSD graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $67,900)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $1,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,103)
- UCSD graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($191 vs. $207)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/