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Overview |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FLC | UM-Flint | ||
| 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 FLC based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 75.2% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at UM-Flint than Fort Lewis College ($24,882.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than FLC ($10,840 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 18.1% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,628 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Fort Lewis College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 6.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($14,215 vs. $13,389)
FLC vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 20 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming FLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
FLC vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is the same as at University of Michigan Flint (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $3,500 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/