- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) is a public school while Northwestern University is a private school.
- UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI and Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than UM-Ann Arbor ($58,072).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than UM-Ann Arbor (26.50%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than UM-Ann Arbor (1,470).
- UM-Ann Arbor is larger with 51,225 students than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
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| #45 in National Universities #1 in Michigan | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ann Arbor, MI | Location | Evanston, IL |
UM-Ann Arbor| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,228 Michigan residents $58,072 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $27,524 Michigan residents $55,052 out-of-state | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $16,599 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 26.50% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 43.34% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 51,225 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 32,695 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 18,530 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 1,525 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 93% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $79,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 6,678 Full-time 1,596 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 21,947 Full-time 2,658 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $113,587 for Faculties $75,664 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |