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Overview |
UConn | Michigan | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 67% |
Admission |
UConn | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $207 |
Diversity |
UConn | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
UConn | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 UConn based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Michigan than University of Connecticut ($55,002.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than UConn ($19,318 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,171 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of Michigan (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($15,121 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 134 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Michigan (17.7%)
UConn vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Connecticut (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $12,400 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($20,103 vs. $21,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($207 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/