- Both University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) are public.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI and UM-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.
- UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition of $58,072 than University of Wisconsin-Madison ($40,603).
- UM-Ann Arbor has tighter acceptance rate of 26.50% than University of Wisconsin-Madison (53.81%).
- UM-Ann Arbor has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than University of Wisconsin-Madison (1,430).
- UM-Ann Arbor is larger with 51,225 students than University of Wisconsin-Madison (48,956 students).
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| #56 in National Universities #1 in Wisconsin | Rankings | #45 in National Universities #1 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Madison, WI | Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Known as | UM-Ann Arbor | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $11,205 Wisconsin residents $40,603 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,228 Michigan residents $58,072 out-of-state |
| $12,289 Wisconsin residents $25,615 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,524 Michigan residents $55,052 out-of-state |
| $12,757 | Financial Aid | $16,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 53.81% | Acceptance Rate | 26.50% |
| 34.51% | Yield | 43.34% |
| 1,430 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 48,956 | Total Students | 51,225 |
| 36,306 | Undergraduate | 32,695 |
| 12,650 | Graduate | 18,530 |
| 1,384 | Online Enrollment | 1,525 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 94% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $68,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $79,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) $7,167 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 | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 3,724 Full-time 1,092 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 6,678 Full-time 1,596 Part-time |
| 15,984 Full-time 3,030 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 21,947 Full-time 2,658 Part-time |
| $123,803 for Faculties $68,007 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,587 for Faculties $75,664 Part-time |