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UT Dallas Texas A&M Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State UTSA UCLA UNC Chapel Hill Georgia Tech SMU UVA UT Arlington| The University of Texas at Austin | University of Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,082 | 52,065 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,678 | $16,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $57,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,136 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,036 | $19,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,060 | $22,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 55% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
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| Applied | 66,109 | 87,632 | ||
| Admitted | 19,253 | 15,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1490 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $207 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UT Austin | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 52,065 students)
UT Austin vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 44.7% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $11,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Michigan than The University of Texas at Austin ($57,740.00 vs. $42,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Michigan ($18,036 vs. $19,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($13,856 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than The University of Texas at Austin (55% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 82.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($22,005 vs. $12,060)
UT Austin vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 87 points higher than at UT Austin (1297)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- UT Austin has a higher acceptance rate (29.1%) than Michigan (17.9%)
UT Austin vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $5,800 more per year than UT Austin graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $68,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,147 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($20,103 vs. $22,250)
- Michigan graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($207 vs. $230)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/