| UMD vs. UM-Ann Arbor |
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|---|---|---|
#49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,809 Maryland Residents $41,186 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$18,848 Michigan Residents $63,081 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,276 Maryland Residents $38,207 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,278 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,478 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,465 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier44.79% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter15.64% |
| Lower21.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable47.34% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller41,725 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,855 |
| Smaller31,133 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,454 |
| Smaller10,592 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,401 |
| Larger1,668 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,479 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower89% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,659 | Number of faculty | 8,810 |
| Higher$153,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$125,258 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.