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Overview |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $207 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Kentucky based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at Michigan than University of Kentucky ($55,002.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Michigan ($18,693 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,171 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Michigan (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 7.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($15,121 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 241 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Kentucky vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Kentucky (90% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $23,400 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $51,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,103 vs. $22,750)
- Michigan graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($207 vs. $235)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/