U of M Ann Arbor vs Dearborn

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<p>What is the difference between them? I got accepted from both, but not sure which one I should go to. I live about 15 min from Dearborn and 40 min from Ann Arbor. I would like to stay home because I don't feel like living in a dorm, but I'm kind of looking at Ann Arbor for my choice. I was thinking that I could drive to Ann Arbor. Is there student parking at Ann Arbor? If so, how much does it cost?</p>

<p>Thanks for your help.</p>

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<p>you could drive to ann abor, park on north campus, and take a bus to central, but that will add about 10 mins, so your total drive will be almost an hour. it’s doable, but just something to keep in mind.
I would pick ann arbor hands down, even with the commute it’s a better deal.</p>

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<p>University of Michigan- Ann Arbor is the university top ranked. University of Michigan- Ann Arbor is the prestige school, Dearborn is not.</p>

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<p>Coolbreeze nailed it. It’s as simple as that. (I have personal experienced with this based on my experiences…)</p>

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<p>Ann Arbor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dearborn.</p>

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<p>Dearborn offers smaller class sizes at the undergrad level, which is nice.
But I have to agree with the other posters, Ann Arbor is the prestige campus.</p>

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<p>I totally agree that UM-Ann Arbor is the better school/experience. But just for full disclosure’s sake, the degree certificate that you get to hang on your wall from UM-Dearborn looks exactly the same as the one from UM-Ann Arbor. Tell a few football game stories, and no one in later life is likely to ask specifically which campus you went to school at.</p>

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<p>I would probably agree that Ann Arbor gives a much better experience and education than Dearborn. However, say you are in-state and you are a pre-med student, and you have to make the choice between the two. Would it really make a difference? You have Ann Arbor where education/experience is much better, but, on the other hand, you have Dearborn where it is easier to get a higher GPA and cheaper. Does the prestige make a difference when applying to med school? Any pre-meds out there that would like to give some insight?</p>

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<p>It makes a difference, however substantial. If you look at the incoming M1 rosters at the top medical schools (JHU, Harvard, Michigan etc.), a significant majority come from HYPSM and other top schools. So, in short, it does improve your chances if you come from a big name school, but only to a certain extent. You still need a solid GPA and MCAT, regardless of where you come from.</p>

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<p>Ann Arbor degree is from the University of Michigan.
Dearborn degree is from the University of Michigan - Dearborn.
They really are two separate entities.</p>

<p>Why not throw University of Michigan - Flint into the discussion too.</p>

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<p>But to get the full experience, one must not only study in ann Arbor but also live in Ann Arbor. The OP seems to want to live with his parents and commute to Ann Arbor. He would still get the degree from Michigan, but he would not get the total experience.</p>

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<p>Some of the statements in this thread are of questionable value. Certainly, the prestige of and totality of life experiences on the Ann Arbor campus cannot be discounted. </p>

<p>But the degrees granted by the satellite campuses (Flint and Dearborn included) and the flagship Ann Arbor campus are nearly identical in appearance. From an official and legal standpoint, all are technically conferred at Ann Arbor.</p>

<p>Consult the following photographs and decide for yourself whether that is correct.</p>

<p>Ann Arbor Diplomas</p>

<p><a href=“http://chrismetcalf.net/uploads/diploma.jpg[/url]”>http://chrismetcalf.net/uploads/diploma.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://www-personal.umich.edu/~hnarayan/images/pages/degree.jpg[/url]”>http://www-personal.umich.edu/~hnarayan/images/pages/degree.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Dearborn Diplomas</p>

<p><a href=“http://farm4.static.■■■■■■■■■■/3288/2597901225_abd0b096e4.jpg?v=1214080251[/url]”>http://farm4.static.■■■■■■■■■■/3288/2597901225_abd0b096e4.jpg?v=1214080251&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://sahawneh.com/images/Masters_Diploma_1.jpg[/url]t”>http://sahawneh.com/images/Masters_Diploma_1.jpgt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Who cares about the diploma? When you send your transcript in to apply to graduate schools, you can be sure that it will note whether you attended Dearborn or Flint or Ann Arbor.</p>

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<p>Yes, of course, but for many people the diploma stands as the most important symbol of what they’ve attained.</p>

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<p>I hope people attend a university for more than just the diploma. At any rate, outside of the State of Michigan, almost EVERY single person I have met over the years asks me one simple question when they hear that I attended the University of Michigan. One question. That question is; “Ann Arbor”? When I say yes, I get “the look”. I am not sure I would get that same look if I said; “nah, Dearborn”! hehe!</p>

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<p>Whar you are cracking me up. Who cares about the comparative value of your education when the piece of paper you receive at the end looks similar! </p>

<p>The piece of paper you should be more concerned with is the resume. </p>

<p>Ace, make the commute – it’s worth it.</p>

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<p>I was in U of M Dearborn’s MBA program for one semester and decided that I needed to apply to Ann Arbor instead - no comparison in level of education. My UMD accounting class was like taking a class in high school.
I attended UM Ann Arbor as an undergrad living on campus with the full Michigan experience and then returned for my MBA as a commuter from the Detroit area (but I was married with kids at the time so not really looking for a college social life). The commute sucks - especially in winter. The only reason to do it would be financial - living on campus is so much better!</p>

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<p>I was accepted to both schools last year, but had to go to Dearborn because of costs (Dearborn gave full tuition to me). This year I’ve been accepted to Ann Arbor again and am really looking forward to going there by Fall. Are there any transfers out there who can share their experiences about transferring from Dearborn to Ann Arbor? How much more difficult did they find the workload and what classes did they take at each university?</p>

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<p>lol the Ann Arbor look makes it all worth it :)</p>

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<p>As a former UMD student I can tell you that-</p>

<p>Dearborn sucks. It doesnt compare to Ann Arbor.</p>