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Michigan vs UVA

Side-by-side admissions data for University of Michigan and University of Virginia. See which school matches your profile.

Metric	Michigan	UVA
Acceptance Rate	17.7%	16.6%
SAT Range (25th-75th)	1340–1530	1370–1510
Average GPA	3.90	4.32
Undergrad Enrollment	32,600	17,500
Type	Public	Public
Location	Ann Arbor, MI	Charlottesville, VA
Founded	1817	1819
Test Policy	Test-Optional	Test-Optional
Need-Blind	No	No
Meets Full Need	No	Yes

Which is right for you?

Michigan and UVA 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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UVA

Jefferson's public Ivy — Honor Code, top-ranked undergrad business, beautiful Lawn.

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Michigan Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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