| UWM vs. OU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#169 in National Universities #7 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #220 in National Universities #13 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,398 Wisconsin Residents $22,398 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$17,167 Michigan Residents $24,735 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,728 Wisconsin Residents $26,159 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,960 Michigan Residents $24,648 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,371 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,773 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT- |
| Easier90.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.84% |
| Favorable23.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.68% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,450 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,768 |
| Larger18,288 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,587 |
| Larger4,162 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,181 |
| Larger3,134 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,399 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,694) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,535 | Number of faculty | 1,129 |
| Lower$90,053 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$94,743 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.