The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,072) than PU ($28,794).
  • It is harder to admit to UM-Ann Arbor than PU.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has a higher submitted SAT score (1,470) than PU (1,330).
  • UM-Ann Arbor has higher submitted ACT score (33) than PU (31).
  • PU has more students with 51,528 students while UM-Ann Arbor has 51,225 students.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while PU's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • UM-Ann Arbor has more full-time faculties with 6,678 faculties while PU has 2,039 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Purdue University-Main Campus.
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UM-Ann Arborvs.PU
Ann Arbor, MichiganLocationWest Lafayette, Indiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$17,228
Out-Of-State$58,072
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,992
Out-Of-State$28,794
70%% Receiving Financial Aid45%
$16,599Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,819
17.69 %Acceptance Rates52.70 %
47.27 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.14 %
1,470SAT Score1,330
33ACT Score31
93 %Graduation Rate83 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
97 %Retention Rate90 %
51,225Student Population51,528
6,678Number of Faculties2,039
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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