| UM-Ann Arbor vs. Saginaw Valley State |
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|---|---|---|
#31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Federal Region V Universities #17 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,848 Michigan Residents $63,081 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,930 Michigan Residents $30,450 Out-of-State |
| expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,360 Michigan Residents $18,360 Out-of-State |
| More$24,478 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,448 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter15.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.07% |
| Favorable47.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.04% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | Smaller6,822 |
| Larger34,454 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,135 |
| Larger18,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller687 |
| Larger1,479 | Online Student Population | Smaller485 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,253) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 8,810 | Number of faculty | 535 |
| Higher$125,258 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,638 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.