Alumni, students, and fans will be championing their schools in advance of this weekend's football game. But how do the universities stack up where it really matters? Thinkstock By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance September 29, 2016 On Saturday, the University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan college football teams will square off in battle. Which university has the best football program will be determined on the field. But which university is best at developing students at a reasonable cost? The winner: Wisconsin, which outscores Michigan in Kiplinger's annual Best College Values rankings primarily due to a significantly lower price tag, among other factors. Take a look: University of Wisconsin University of Michigan Location Madison, WI Ann Arbor, MI Kiplinger's Best College Values Rank 74 83 Student-Faculty Ratio 17:1 15:1 Admission Rate 50% 32% 4-Year Graduation Rate 56% 76% Total Annual Cost (out of state) $39,669 $54,078 Average Need-Based Aid $9,890 $15,050 Avg. Debt at Graduation $26,579 $26,510