UM-Ann Arbor
Penn State

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor vs Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Compare the rivalry schools - University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) is a Public, 4-years school located in Ann Arbor, MI and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has higher submitted SAT score (1,470) than Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (1,300).
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (17.69% acceptance rate) is tighter than Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (55.21% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (51,225 students) is larger than Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (50,028 students).
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition & fees of $58,072 than Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus($40,188).
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has more full-time faculties of 6,678 faculties than Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus(2,994 facluties).
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor vs Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
University of Michigan-Ann ArborPennsylvania State University-Main Campus
LocationAnn Arbor, MIUniversity Park, PA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$58,072
$17,228 for Michigan residents
$40,188
$20,234 for Pennsylvania residents
Graduate Tuition$55,052
$27,524 for Michigan residents
$43,828
$25,518 for Pennsylvania residents
Test Scores1,4701,300
Acceptance Rate18%55%
Admission Yield47%19%
Student Population51,225
32,695 undergraduate
50,028
41,745 undergraduate
Number of Faculty6,678 Full-time
1,596 part-time
2,994 Full-time
621 part-time
Number of Staffs21,947 Full-time
2,658 part-time
14,044 Full-time
1,418 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 115 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$16,599$11,574
Graduation Rate93%83%
Transfer-out Rate0%1%
Retention Rate97%91%