| 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, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,848 Michigan Residents $63,081 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,244 Ohio Residents $40,022 Out-of-State |
| expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,901 Ohio Residents $42,740 Out-of-State |
| More$24,478 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,931 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,400 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter15.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.57% |
| Favorable47.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.78% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller52,855 | Total Enrollment | Larger61,443 |
| Smaller34,454 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger46,815 |
| Larger18,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller14,628 |
| Smaller1,479 | Online Student Population | Larger3,975 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower88% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,082) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 8,810 | Number of faculty | 7,731 |
| Lower$125,258 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$131,274 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.