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Overview |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 49% |
Admission |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1360/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $230 |
Diversity |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Wisconsin?
- Miami University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Wisconsin than Miami University ($39,042.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Miami ($14,216 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 23.8% lower than costs at Miami University ($13,500 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Wisconsin Madison (95% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 11.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,685 vs. $11,350)
Miami vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 41 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Miami vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or Wisconsin? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wisconsin and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Miami University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $10,500 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,300)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,750)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($230 vs. $255)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/