College comparison

Michigan vs UNC

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Michigan Ann Arbor, MI	UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is more selective	16%	15%
SAT (25–75)	1360–1530	1390–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	34,177	20,752
Avg net price	$13,138	$11,655
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Ann Arbor, MI	Chapel Hill, NC

Quick answers

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor or University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill harder to get into?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is more selective: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate is approximately 16% and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's is approximately 15% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor vs University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1360–1530 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and 1390–1530 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.