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Central Michigan University vs. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 29.19% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 27.06%.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 15.64% and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 47.34% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Central Michigan University
21,969 (8,657/13,299) 19,732 (7,708/12,012) 2,222 (858/1,360) 90% (89%/90%) 11% (11%/10%)
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
98,310 (48,101/50,209) 15,373 (6,684/8,689) 7,278 (3,199/4,079) 16% (14%/17%) 47% (48%/8%)
Average60,140 (28,379/28,379)17,553 (7,196/10,351)4,750 (2,029/2,720)29.19% (25.4%/36.5%)27.06% (28.2%/26.3%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1270. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 635 and the average SAT Math score is 635.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest SAT scores of 1,460 and Central Michigan University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,080 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Central Michigan University
61%
(1,347)
1080550530
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
51%
(3,697)
1460720740
Average56.00% 1270635635

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 29. By subject, the average ACT English score is 29 and the ACT math score is 29.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Central Michigan University
7%
(157)
242324
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
18%
(1,274)
333533
Average12.50% 292929

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Central Michigan University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✗✗ ✓✔
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
✓✓ ✔✓ ✔✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)