| WSU vs. UM-Ann Arbor |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#303 in National Universities #21 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in National Universities #21 in World University Rankings #1 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 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$16,159 Michigan Residents $34,650 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$18,848 Michigan Residents $63,081 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,960 Michigan Residents $36,542 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$28,886 Michigan Residents $57,776 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,671 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,478 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier81.16% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter15.64% |
| Lower22.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable47.34% |
| High School GPA 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,803 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,855 |
| Smaller16,012 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,454 |
| Smaller7,791 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,401 |
| Larger3,013 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,479 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower58% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,394 | Number of faculty | 8,810 |
| Lower$110,333 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,258 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.