- Both Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) are public.
- Penn State is located in University Park, PA and UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.
- UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than Penn State ($40,188).
- UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than Penn State (50.31%).
- UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than Penn State (1,300).
- UM-Ann Arbor is larger with 51,225 students than Penn State (50,028 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #45 in National Universities #1 in Michigan | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
Penn State| Known as | UM-Ann Arbor | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,228 Michigan residents $58,072 out-of-state |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,524 Michigan residents $55,052 out-of-state |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $16,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 26.50% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 43.34% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 51,225 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 32,695 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 18,530 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 1,525 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $79,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree 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: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,493) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 6,678 Full-time 1,596 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 21,947 Full-time 2,658 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,587 for Faculties $75,664 Part-time |