Which is more selective for undergraduate admissions, UIUC or University of Michigan?

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I’m trying to build my college list and these are two schools I’m seriously considering. I know both are hard to get into, but I’m mainly trying to understand which one is generally more selective for admission.

I’m not asking about fit or campus life here, just which school tends to be harder to get admitted to overall.

I’m not asking about fit or campus life here, just which school tends to be harder to get admitted to overall.

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The University of Michigan is typically more selective overall for undergraduate admission than UIUC.

That said, UIUC can be just as selective, or even tougher, in certain specific programs. Computer science, engineering, and some business-related paths at UIUC are especially competitive, so a direct comparison changes a lot depending on what you plan to study.

Another key difference is how the schools structure admission. Michigan’s overall undergraduate admission is highly competitive across the institution, while UIUC’s selectivity varies more sharply by major because many applicants are reviewed for a specific program from the start.

So if you mean overall university admission, Michigan is the harder admit. If you mean a particular high-demand major, especially in STEM, UIUC may be equally difficult and sometimes more so for that program.

Which is more selective for undergraduate admissions, UIUC or University of Michigan?

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