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UT Dallas Minnesota Texas A&M Michigan Illinois UTSA Ohio State SMU UW-Seattle UT Arlington Purdue Florida| The University of Texas at Austin | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 47% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $230 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UT Austin | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 48,956 students)
UT Austin vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Wisconsin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UT Austin than University of Wisconsin Madison ($41,070.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UT Austin ($13,376 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,894 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of Wisconsin Madison (86% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 34.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($11,171 vs. $8,321)
UT Austin vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 3 points higher than at UT Austin (1297)
- Incoming UT Austin students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UT Austin vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $3,800 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison and UT Austin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,250 vs. $22,250)
- University of Wisconsin Madison and UT Austin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($230 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/