SNC vs. Wisconsin

Comparable Facts

Compare Saint Norbert College in De Pere, WI with University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than SNC based on total student enrollment (51,044 students vs. 2,032 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Saint Norbert College is located in De Pere, WI (Midsize Suburban setting); University of Wisconsin Madison is in Madison, WI (Midsize City setting).
• Saint Norbert College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wisconsin Madison is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Saint Norbert College 14:1; University of Wisconsin Madison 18:1.

SNC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SNC or Wisconsin? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than SNC ($14,235 vs. $27,880).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 0.8% lower than at University of Wisconsin Madison ($14,004 vs. $14,124).
• Saint Norbert College is 292.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Wisconsin (about $33,977 more per year; $45,580.00 vs. $11,603.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.3% higher at SNC than at University of Wisconsin Madison (about $3,477 more per year; $45,580.00 vs. $42,103.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Saint Norbert College than at University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 35%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 77.4% larger than aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students ($31,473 vs. $17,741).

SNC vs. Wisconsin Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SNC or Wisconsin? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Wisconsin and SNC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Wisconsin Madison (1450) is 290 points higher than at SNC (1160).
• Incoming Wisconsin students have a 7 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (31 vs. 24 at SNC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Saint Norbert College 1033/1290; University of Wisconsin Madison 1380/1520.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Saint Norbert College 21/28; University of Wisconsin Madison 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SNC - Test optional; Wisconsin - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Wisconsin Jan 15, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at SNC (3.57).
• SNC has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Wisconsin (45.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.6% at SNC vs. 28.6% at Wisconsin.

SNC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SNC and Wisconsin? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Wisconsin Madison's six-year graduation rate (82%) is higher than Saint Norbert College's (70%).
• Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of about $13,900 more per year than SNC graduates about ten years after starting college ($64,800 vs. $50,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Wisconsin Madison graduates have a $4,750 lower median loan debt than SNC graduates ($22,250 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Wisconsin graduates have an estimated $49 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SNC graduates ($230 vs. $279).
• More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.