Learn about the advantages of earning a Michigan degree at UM-Dearborn!
When comparing our faculty, quality of education, programs, scholarships, and financial aid, the Michigan degree you earn offers a great return on your educational investment.
| University | GPA Average* | ACT Average* | SAT Average* | Tuition & Fees** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM-Ann Arbor | 3.9 | 31 | 1400 | $16,225 |
| Michigan Tech | 3.7 | 27 | 1240 | $17,293 |
| Michigan State | 3.7 | 26 | 1200 | $15,708 |
| UM-Dearborn | 3.6 | 25 | 1170 | $13,110 |
| Grand Valley State | 3.6 | 24 | 1140 | $12,796 |
| Oakland | 3.5 | 24 | 1120 | $13,917 |
| Wayne State | 3.4 | 25 | 1110 | $14,175 |
| Central Michigan | 3.4 | 23 | 1110 | $12,960 |
| Saginaw Valley State | 3.4 | 23 | 1090^ | $10,308 |
| Western Michigan | 3.4 | 23 | 1080 | $13,084 |
| Ferris State | 3.4 | 22 | 1060^^ | $12,840 |
| UM-Flint | 3.4 | 23 | 1010 | $11,892 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3.3 | 22 | 1080 | $13,033 |
| Lake Superior State | 3.2 | 22 | 1080 | $11,830 |
| Northern Michigan | 3.2 | 23 | 1050 | $10,987 |
*GPA, ACT & SAT Score Averages, America’s Best Colleges, 2019, U.S. News and World Report.
**Tuition and Fees based on Report on Tuition and Fees, 2018-2019, Michigan Association of State Universities (masu.org). Tuition and Fees are the average cost for lower and upper division tuition for a 30-credit academic year for undergraduates from Michigan.
^First Time in Any College (FTIAC) Profile, SVSU (svsu.edu/oir/fticprofiles)
^^Fact Book 2018-2019, Ferris State University (ferris.edu/admissions/testing/factbook/FactBook18-19-2.pdf)
The Dearborn Differences
The Michigan degree you earn at UM-Dearborn is a great return on your investment. With our metropolitan connections, we are great destination for developing the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for a bright future.
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Did You Know?
More Facts87% of incoming freshmen were offered financial aid and 80% of all UM-Dearborn students receive some form of financial aid. In Fall 2018, we awarded more than $51M in scholarships to our students.