University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) vs. University of Iowa (UI)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Ten Conference

  • Both University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) and University of Iowa (UI) are public.
  • UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI and UI is located in Iowa City, IA.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than UI ($32,927).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than UI (86.04%).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than UI (1,230).
  • UM-Ann Arbor is larger with 51,225 students than UI (30,015 students).
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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#45 in National Universities
#1 in Michigan
Rankings#179 in National Universities
#9 in Iowa
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ann Arbor, MILocationIowa City, IA
UM-Ann ArborKnown asUI
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor'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$10,964 Iowa residents
$32,927 out-of-state
$27,524 Michigan residents
$55,052 out-of-state
Graduate$13,211 Iowa residents
$34,882 out-of-state
$16,599Financial Aid$10,058
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
26.50%Acceptance Rate86.04%
43.34%Yield21.07%
1,470 SAT, 33 ACTTest Scores1,230 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
51,225Total Students30,015
32,695Undergraduate21,973
18,530Graduate8,042
1,525Online Enrollment3,200
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
93%Graduation Rate73%
Transfer-out Rate18%
97%Retention Rate89%
$79,000Average Earning after Graduation$62,000
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
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
6,678 Full-time
1,596 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,485 Full-time
390 Part-time
21,947 Full-time
2,658 Part-time
Number of Staffs9,590 Full-time
1,365 Part-time
$113,587 for Faculties
$75,664 Part-time
Average Salary$106,372 for Faculties
$69,243 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