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Michigan vs UNC Chapel Hill

Side-by-side admissions data for University of Michigan and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. See which school matches your profile.

MetricMichiganUNC Chapel Hill
Acceptance Rate17.7%17%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1340–15301350–1510
Average GPA3.904.39
Undergrad Enrollment32,60019,770
TypePublicPublic
LocationAnn Arbor, MIChapel Hill, NC
Founded18171789
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindNoNo
Meets Full NeedNoYes

Which is right for you?

Michigan and UNC Chapel Hill weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

Michigan

Big Ten flagship with a top business school (Ross) and strong everything else.

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UNC Chapel Hill

Original public Ivy, with a residential atmosphere and Tar Heel athletics.

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