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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 47% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 8,223 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Wisconsin?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Wisconsin than University of Michigan Dearborn ($37,904.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Wisconsin ($12,444 vs. $13,376)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 42.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,048 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of Wisconsin Madison (92% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($11,171 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 195 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- UM-Dearborn has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $12,000 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $52,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,750)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/