<p>^ people just like to make Cal look like the boogeyman.</p>
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<p>In general, of course that is true at every college. IMO, there are just more of 'em at Cal than UMich since this state is test obsessed. And, almost by definition, Cal has to have a lot more as a % than the mid-tier UCs.</p>
<p>But back to the OP: she can’t afford Michigan, so that is not even an option (unless her parents want to borrow the money).</p>