College comparison

Michigan vs UVA

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	UVA Charlottesville, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor is more selective	16%	17%
SAT (25–75)	1360–1530	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	34,177	17,597
Avg net price	$13,138	$21,565
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Ann Arbor, MI	Charlottesville, VA

Quick answers

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor or University of Virginia-Main Campus harder to get into?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is more selective: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate is approximately 16% and University of Virginia-Main Campus's is approximately 17% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor vs University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1360–1530 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus. 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.