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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Annapolis Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin IU Iowa UCSD| United States Air Force Academy | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 47% |
Admission |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 47% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Wisconsin than United States Air Force Academy ($37,904.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Madison than United States Air Force Academy (47% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($11,171 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/