University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) vs. The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) are public.
  • UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI and Penn State is located in University Park, PA.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than Penn State ($25,574).
  • Penn State is larger with 88,914 students than UM-Ann Arbor (51,225 students).
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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#45 in National Universities
#1 in Michigan
Rankings
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ann Arbor, MILocationUniversity Park, PA
UM-Ann ArborKnown asPenn State
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$17,228 Michigan residents
$58,072 out-of-state
Undergraduate$15,890 Pennsylvania residents
$25,574 out-of-state
$27,524 Michigan residents
$55,052 out-of-state
Graduate$23,719 Pennsylvania residents
$39,778 out-of-state
$16,599Financial Aid$9,887
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee
26.50%Acceptance Rate
43.34%Yield
1,470 SAT, 33 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
51,225Total Students88,914
32,695Undergraduate73,476
18,530Graduate15,438
1,525Online Enrollment15,680
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
93%Graduation Rate72%
Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate87%
$79,000Average Earning after Graduation$57,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special Opportunities
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493)On-Campus Living
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
6,678 Full-time
1,596 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,994 Full-time
621 Part-time
21,947 Full-time
2,658 Part-time
Number of Staffs14,044 Full-time
1,418 Part-time
$113,587 for Faculties
$75,664 Part-time
Average Salary$100,993 for Faculties
$68,729 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023