- Both University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) and Central Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- UM-Dearborn has more expensive tuition of $31,360 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
- UM-Dearborn has tighter acceptance rate of 64.28% than Central Michigan University (67.75%).
- UM-Dearborn has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Central Michigan University (1,090).
- Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than UM-Dearborn (8,223 students).
University of Michigan-Dearborn View More Rivals | Central Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dearborn, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
UM-Dearborn| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,944 Michigan residents $31,360 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $15,956 Michigan residents $28,560 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $10,346 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.28% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 30.02% | Yield | 23.87% |
| 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,223 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 6,116 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 2,107 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| 1,348 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 354 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 832 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $96,472 for Faculties $72,865 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |