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<p>You are missing half the equation. You have to consider how many applicants of that race actually apply. </p>
<p>Just because Christopher gets more Xmas presents than Saul, does not mean mean Santa likes Christopher more than Saul…</p>
<p>Here is Umich admissions data from 1999 to 2005: </p>
<p>column1: Applicants<br>
column2: Admittees </p>
<p>** 1999 **<br>
6% | 6% | Black
3% | 3% | Hispanic
14% | 13% | Asian
77% | 78% | White</p>
<p>** 2003 **<br>
7% | 7% | Black
3% | 5% | Hispanic
18% | 14% | Asian
72% | 75% | White</p>
<p>** 2004 **<br>
6% | 7% | Black
4% | 5% | Hispanic
18% | 16% | Asian
72% | 73% | White</p>
<p>** 2005 **<br>
6% | 7% | Black
4% | 5% | Hispanic
19% | 17% | Asian
71% | 71% | White</p>
<p>The reason there are disproportionately more Asian students at UMich is because disproportionately more Asian students apply. But the Asian students actually have a lower rate of admission compared to other groups.</p>