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Overview |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,699 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berkeley.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,692 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,997 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,951 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 49% |
Admission |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 125,910 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 14,677 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1530 | 1360/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,200 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $230 |
Diversity |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UC Berkeley | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UC Berkeley | 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 UC Berkeley based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 45,699 students)
UC Berkeley vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Berkeley or Wisconsin?
- University of California Berkeley is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at UC Berkeley than University of Wisconsin Madison ($42,611.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UC Berkeley ($14,216 vs. $16,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 68.1% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($13,500 vs. $22,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Berkeley than University of Wisconsin Madison (50% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Berkeley students is 128.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($25,951 vs. $11,350)
UC Berkeley vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Berkeley or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UC Berkeley .
- The average SAT score at University of California Berkeley (1397) is 97 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming UC Berkeley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UC Berkeley (3.87)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (43.3%) than UC Berkeley (11.7%)
UC Berkeley vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $9,900 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $64,800)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($14,200 vs. $22,250)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($146 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Berkeley students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/