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Overview |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $207 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Louisville | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at Michigan than University of Louisville ($55,002.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Louisville ($19,318 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,668 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Michigan (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 23.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($15,121 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 225 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Louisville vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Louisville (90% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $29,200 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $447 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,103)
- Louisville graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($203 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/