| UM-Ann Arbor vs. UMD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate 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$11,809 Maryland Residents $41,186 Out-of-State |
| expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,276 Maryland Residents $38,207 Out-of-State |
| More$24,478 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,278 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,465 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter15.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier44.79% |
| Favorable47.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.63% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 | ||
| Larger52,855 | Total Enrollment | Smaller41,725 |
| Larger34,454 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller31,133 |
| Larger18,401 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,592 |
| Smaller1,479 | Online Student Population | Larger1,668 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower96% |
| 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: 12,465) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 8,810 | Number of faculty | 2,659 |
| Lower$125,258 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$153,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.