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WSU Case Western Michigan State RPI Colgate Michigan BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT| University of Michigan Dearborn | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 71% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 8,223 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 335% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at U of R than University of Michigan Dearborn ($60,550.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than U of R ($12,444 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 101.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($9,048 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of Rochester (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 269.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($39,715 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or UM-Dearborn .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- UM-Dearborn has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than U of R (38.9%)
UM-Dearborn vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or U of R? 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 U of R and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (83% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $18,200 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $52,800)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,750)
- U of R graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/