| UM-Ann Arbor vs. MTU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,848 Michigan Residents $63,081 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,532 Michigan Residents $44,807 Out-of-State |
| expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$25,916 Michigan Residents $25,916 Out-of-State |
| More$24,478 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,095 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter15.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.43% |
| Favorable47.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.93% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger52,855 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,403 |
| Larger34,454 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,013 |
| Larger18,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,390 |
| Larger1,479 | Online Student Population | Smaller352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 8,810 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Higher$125,258 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,725 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.