<p>And that should read “2 main reasons”. But if you are looking for a 3rd then I would consider the student make up of UM vs. Ivy league schools. While there are just as many “smart” people at UM, there are way more “less qualified” students at UM because it is so large in comparison. When these “less qualified” students apply to medical school from UM they will bring down the overall percentage of applicants from UM who are accepted.</p>