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Overview |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 74% |
Admission |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $222 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Michigan based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 51,225 students)
Michigan vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Ohio State?
- University of Michigan is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Michigan than Ohio State University ($55,002.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Ohio State ($19,318 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 6.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,171 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of Michigan (74% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 37.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($15,121 vs. $10,993)
Michigan vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 89 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Ohio State University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $23,800 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $50,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,103 vs. $21,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($207 vs. $222)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/