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Overview |
UCI | Michigan | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 67% |
Admission |
UCI | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 |
UCI | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $207 |
Diversity |
UCI | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UCI | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UCI | 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 UCI based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 35,937 students)
UCI vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 41.9% more expensive to attend than UCI 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 Irvine ($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 Irvine than Michigan ($14,033 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 34.4% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($13,171 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Irvine than University of Michigan (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 15.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($17,411 vs. $15,121)
UCI vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 209 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UCI (3.75)
- UCI has a higher acceptance rate (21.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
UCI vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of California Irvine (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $12,600 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $3,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,103)
- UCI graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($175 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/