University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) vs. Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Ten Conference

  • Both University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) and Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU) are public.
  • UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI and OSU is located in Columbus, OH.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than OSU ($38,365).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than OSU (48.06%).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than OSU (1,400).
  • OSU is larger with 60,540 students than UM-Ann Arbor (51,225 students).
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

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#45 in National Universities
#1 in Michigan
Rankings#106 in National Universities
#4 in Ohio
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ann Arbor, MILocationColumbus, OH
UM-Ann ArborKnown asOSU
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 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$12,859 Ohio residents
$38,365 out-of-state
$27,524 Michigan residents
$55,052 out-of-state
Graduate$13,497 Ohio residents
$41,227 out-of-state
$16,599Financial Aid$11,125
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
26.50%Acceptance Rate48.06%
43.34%Yield31.39%
1,470 SAT, 33 ACTTest Scores1,400 SAT, 30 ACT
Student Population
51,225Total Students60,540
32,695Undergraduate46,123
18,530Graduate14,417
1,525Online Enrollment3,835
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
93%Graduation Rate88%
Transfer-out Rate7%
97%Retention Rate93%
$79,000Average Earning after Graduation$53,600
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: 15,082)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
6,678 Full-time
1,596 Part-time
Number of Faculties4,451 Full-time
2,310 Part-time
21,947 Full-time
2,658 Part-time
Number of Staffs31,708 Full-time
3,322 Part-time
$113,587 for Faculties
$75,664 Part-time
Average Salary$119,968 for Faculties
$69,666 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