| UM-Ann Arbor vs. OSU |
| #31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #65 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #3 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,540 Michigan Residents $52,997 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,084 Ohio Residents $32,061 Out-of-State |
| expensive$24,218 Michigan Residents $48,532 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,425 Ohio Residents $36,009 Out-of-State |
| More$19,728 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,838 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,435 SAT 98 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,355 SAT 90 ACT |
| Tighter23% | Acceptance Rate | Easier54% |
| Favorable46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| 6,106 | Total Enrollment | 6,106 |
| 5,143 | Undergraduate Student Population | 5,143 |
| 963 | Graduate Student Population | 963 |
| Smaller256 | Online Student Population | Larger2,284 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,150) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,082) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 8,250 | Number of faculties | 6,447 |
| Lower$108,824 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,177 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.