University of Toronto vs University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

University of Toronto and University of Michigan are the public research universities of Canada and USA respectively. Both the universities rank within 20 according to the World Reputation Ranking of 2019 by THE.

Overview Comparison
University of Toronto updatedUniversity of Michigan
Collegedunia Score7.4 Out of 107.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 21 QS World University 2024
# 21 Times Higher Education 2024
# 16 US News 2023
# 21 US News 2024
# 23 Times Higher Education 2024
# 33 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 26 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 21 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 7 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 13 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 10 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -83
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -7
UG Programs -32
PG Programs -84
Doctorate Programs -31
Acceptance Rate43.0 %28.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.5
MELAB - 85
TOEFL - 100
GMAT - 620
IELTS - 7
PTE - 68
SAT - 1340
TOEFL - 100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   45616
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30120
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 10 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   49350
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  21389
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 21082 Per Year
placement (average package)

Placement rate was around 85% within 3 months of graduation Top recruiters were McKenzie Investments, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Pepsico, Scotiank, National Bank Financial and others.
 

University of Toronto Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

Executive Masters-$208,000

PhD-$85,000

MBA-$83,000

Doctorate-$74,000

Masters in Science-$73,000

Masters in Finance-$72,000


Average salary is 79,000 USD per annum. Annual ROI is 9.5%. Popular employers are Ford Motor, General Motors, Quicken Loans, Amazon, etc. 


Campuses and B-SchoolsUniversity of Toronto (Mississauga)
University of Toronto (Scarborough)
Rotman School of Management
Ross School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.0/10 Read 69 reviews8.1/10 Read 6 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of Toronto updatedUniversity of Michigan
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1827
1817
Student:Faculty Ratio24:1
9:1
Male:Female45% Male, 55% Female52% Male, 48% Female
Location Facts

Michigan is considered one of the top 10 best craft beer states of the USA. It has the fourth highest per capita GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Manufactiring sector is the highest contributor. 


Library

Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 44 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 500.

Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and a nightlife worth experiencing


Considered as one of the top 10 academic research libraries in North America; Over 14,283,067 volumes and 291,791 serials


Campus Life

The campus has Kinesiology & Physical Education Undergraduate Association, Annesley Student Government Association (ASGA), Radio FWD, The Underground, UTM Society- CFRE Radio 91.9 FM, The Medium, Mike- newspaper, CIUT FM 89.5, and UTM AFFILIATE - Women's Centre.

Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and a nightlife worth experiencing


Counselling & Psychological Services; International Centre; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Services for Students with Disabilities; Student Legal Services; Campus Infoormation Centers


Hostel#TESTING - $10
#Room and Board - $12034
#Room and Board - $9048
Famous Alumni

10 Nobel laureates, Ariana Grande (singer), Lin Chi-ling (model), Patrick Brown (Canadian Politician), Agnes Chan (Singer), Rudy Giuliani (Former Mayor of New York City), Margaret Atwood (writer) and Leslie Dan.

Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and a nightlife worth experiencing


Over 36 Pulitzer Prize winners and 8 Nobel laureates; Larry Page (Google Co-founder), Gerald Ford (late US President), Arther Miller (playwright), Theodore Roethke (poet), Martha Minow (former Dean of Harvard Law School)


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Comparison Notes

University of Toronto and University of Michigan stand at similar positions when it comes to academic reputation and teaching methods among the universities of the world. Selecting one of them over the other depends upon the subject's interest in the student.

  • U of T ranked 8 positions below University of Michigan at 29th place, according to QS Ranking of 2020.
  • On the contrary, University of Michigan has placed three positions downward at the University of Toronto at 21st place, as per THE Ranking of 2020.
  • Both universities were given almost the same scores in employer reputation, citations per faculty, industry outcome, and research categories by QS and THE.
  • Clinical and health programs of U of T are better ranked than University of Michigan.
  • On the other hand, University of Michigan’s engineering programs is placed in a better position than U of T.
  • Admission criteria of University of Toronto is more lenient than University of Michigan.
  • The cost of attending the University of Michigan is slightly lower than the University of Toronto.
  • The salary package offered to University of Michigan’s graduates is 10,000 USD higher than what is offered to U of T’s graduates.
  • The Graduate Employability ranking of University of Michigan is 10 positions lower than University of Toronto, according to the QS list of 2020.

Considering all the above facts, it is clear that making a choice among University of Toronto and University of Michigan is difficult. University of Toronto, however, has an edge when it comes to ease of getting admission. Still, the decision will depend upon which subject a student wants to pursue.