17 Difference Between University Of Michigan Dearborn And Ann Arbor

1. University of Michigan- Ann Arbor is the prestige school, Dearborn is not. 2. UMD Offers Slightly Cheaper In-State Tuition: ($11,304 USD vs. $13,856 USD) 3. U of M – Ann Arbor Students Earn Considerably More Salary Post-Graduation: ($57,400 USD vs. $45,600 USD Median Salary) 4. UM-Ann Arbor is, primarily, a traditional, residential college. UM-Dearborn (and UM-Flint) have higher numbers of commuter and/or part-time students.  5. A UM-Ann Arbor diploma, depending on department, carries international recognition.  That is, it is a recognized brand.  UM-Dearborn (or UM-Flint) diplomas do not carry this weight. 6. GPA Average: UM-Ann Arbor 3.8 UM-Dearborn 3.6 7. ACT Average: UM-Ann Arbor 31 UM-Dearborn 25 8. SAT (equivalent) Average UM-Ann Arbor 1420 UM-Dearborn 1200 9. UM-Ann Arbor is the better school/experience.