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Overview |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Rolla, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,156 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mst.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,408 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,414 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,952 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 49% |
Admission |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,181 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 5,978 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.1% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1378 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,563 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 7,156 students)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri University of Science and Technology or Wisconsin?
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Wisconsin than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($39,042.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($14,216 vs. $14,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 14.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,762 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than University of Wisconsin Madison (97% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 22.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($13,952 vs. $11,350)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri University of Science and Technology or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Missouri University of Science and Technology .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 39 points higher than at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (3.81)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (73.1%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $3,600 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,563)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/