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University of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked No. 1 in ‘2020 best college & university' study

No. 1 in Michigan, No. 1 in our hearts

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ANN ARBOR, Mich.The University of Michigan has ranked first in WalletHubs' "2020 Best College & University Rankings" study for colleges and universities in Michigan. 

The study looked at over 1,000 public and private higher education institutions in the United States based on 33 key measures. 

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These measures include net cost, average class size, share of international students, availability of study-abroad programs and return on educational investment. 

The U-M Ann Arbor was ranked first in admission rate and graduation rate among Michigan colleges and universities, as well as third in student-faculty ratio and post-attendance median salary. 

Measures were grouped in seven categories: cost & financing, career outcomes, student selectivity, faculty resources, campus safety and campus experience. 

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Here are the top 10 schools in Michigan:

  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

  • Michigan Technological University

  • Aquinas College

  • Kalamazoo College

  • University of Detroit Mercy

  • Lake Superior State University

  • Wayne State University

  • Ferris State University

  • Andrews University

  • Central Michigan University

  • On the Midwest regional list of colleges and universities, the U-M Ann Arbor ranked 5 and then at 27 on the list of total higher education institutions nationwide. 

    Learn more about the nationwide study here.

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