University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) vs. Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Ten Conference

  • Both University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) are public.
  • UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI and Rutgers is located in New Brunswick, NJ.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than Rutgers ($36,001).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than Rutgers (57.80%).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than Rutgers (1,370).
  • UM-Ann Arbor is larger with 51,225 students than Rutgers (50,637 students).
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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#45 in National Universities
#1 in Michigan
Rankings#53 in National Universities
#2 in New Jersey
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ann Arbor, MILocationNew Brunswick, NJ
UM-Ann ArborKnown asRutgers
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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$17,239 New Jersey residents
$36,001 out-of-state
$27,524 Michigan residents
$55,052 out-of-state
Graduate$22,348 New Jersey residents
$36,244 out-of-state
$16,599Financial Aid$11,439
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
26.50%Acceptance Rate57.80%
43.34%Yield28.25%
1,470 SAT, 33 ACTTest Scores1,370 SAT, 31 ACT
Student Population
51,225Total Students50,637
32,695Undergraduate36,344
18,530Graduate14,293
1,525Online Enrollment3,758
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
93%Graduation Rate84%
Transfer-out Rate7%
97%Retention Rate92%
$79,000Average Earning after Graduation$68,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,838)
$8,415 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
6,678 Full-time
1,596 Part-time
Number of Faculties3,456 Full-time
2,067 Part-time
21,947 Full-time
2,658 Part-time
Number of Staffs16,529 Full-time
2,815 Part-time
$113,587 for Faculties
$75,664 Part-time
Average Salary$115,312 for Faculties
$75,250 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