UM-Ann Arbor vs Northwestern University

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UM-Ann Arbor is a Public and Northwestern University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,701) than UM-Ann Arbor ($52,266).
It is harder to admit to Northwestern University than UM-Ann Arbor.
Northwestern University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,435) than UM-Ann Arbor (1,435).
Northwestern University has higher submitted ACT score (33) than UM-Ann Arbor (33).
UM-Ann Arbor has more students with 46,716 students while Northwestern University has 22,127 students.
UM-Ann Arbor has more full-time faculties with 6,706 faculties while Northwestern University has 2,282 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Northwestern University.

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UM-Ann ArborNorthwestern University

UM-Ann Arbor	vs.	Northwestern University
Ann Arbor, Michigan	Location	Evanston, Illinois
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
In-State$15,948 Out-Of-State$52,266	Tuition & Fees	$58,701
51% ($19,728)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	56% ($41,435)
$19,728	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$41,435
26.50 %	Acceptance Rates	9.24 %
43.34 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	55.29 %
1,435	SAT Score	1,495
33	ACT Score	34
93 %	Graduation Rate	94 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
97 %	Retention Rate	97 %
46,716	Student Population	22,127
6,706	Number of Faculties	2,282
11 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	6 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services