University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) vs. Purdue University-Main Campus (PU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Ten Conference

  • Both University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) and Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) are public.
  • UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI and PU is located in West Lafayette, IN.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than PU ($28,794).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than PU (57.47%).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than PU (1,330).
  • PU is larger with 51,528 students than UM-Ann Arbor (51,225 students).
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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#45 in National Universities
#1 in Michigan
Rankings#68 in National Universities
#2 in Indiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ann Arbor, MILocationWest Lafayette, IN
UM-Ann ArborKnown asPU
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$9,992 Indiana residents
$28,794 out-of-state
$27,524 Michigan residents
$55,052 out-of-state
Graduate$9,992 Indiana residents
$28,794 out-of-state
$16,599Financial Aid$9,819
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
26.50%Acceptance Rate57.47%
43.34%Yield27.25%
1,470 SAT, 33 ACTTest Scores1,330 SAT, 31 ACT
Student Population
51,225Total Students51,528
32,695Undergraduate38,593
18,530Graduate12,935
1,525Online Enrollment4,437
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
93%Graduation Rate83%
Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate90%
$79,000Average Earning after Graduation$62,200
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: 16,056)
$4,860 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,398 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
6,678 Full-time
1,596 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,039 Full-time
366 Part-time
21,947 Full-time
2,658 Part-time
Number of Staffs9,894 Full-time
1,475 Part-time
$113,587 for Faculties
$75,664 Part-time
Average Salary$116,528 for Faculties
$63,025 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