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WSU Michigan State Michigan Oakland WMU Michigan Tech GVSU CMU UM-Flint Lawrence Technological University LHU Eastern Michigan University| University of Michigan Dearborn | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $155 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 2,339 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or MUW?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 79.2% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.8% higher at UM-Dearborn than Mississippi University for Women ($29,184.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than MUW ($12,444 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Dearborn ($8,212 vs. $9,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than University of Michigan Dearborn (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 8.8% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,761 vs. $9,887)
UM-Dearborn vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 93 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or MUW? 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 MUW and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Mississippi University for Women (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $15,000 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,750)
- MUW graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($155 vs. $266)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/