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Overview |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 41,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $16,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $11,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 83% |
Admission |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
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| Applied | 87,632 | 43,419 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 16,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 37.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1160/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $197 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 41,615 students)
Michigan vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Georgia?
- University of Michigan is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at Michigan than University of Georgia ($57,740.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Michigan ($16,303 vs. $19,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 23.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,246 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of Michigan (83% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 88.8% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($22,005 vs. $11,657)
Michigan vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 132 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (37.2%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Georgia (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $18,000 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,103)
- Georgia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($197 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/