| UM-Ann Arbor vs. GVSU |
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|---|---|---|
#31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in Federal Region V Universities #19 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,848 Michigan Residents $63,081 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,502 Michigan Residents $21,894 Out-of-State |
| expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,030 Michigan Residents $20,030 Out-of-State |
| More$24,478 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,280 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter15.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.02% |
| Favorable47.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.59% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger52,855 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,011 |
| Larger34,454 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19,002 |
| Larger18,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,009 |
| Larger1,479 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,443 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,700) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 8,810 | Number of faculty | 1,789 |
| Higher$125,258 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,742 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.