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Overview |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 47% |
Admission |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UCI | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UCI based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 35,937 students)
UCI vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Wisconsin?
- University of California Irvine is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at UCI than University of Wisconsin Madison ($41,636.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UCI ($13,376 vs. $14,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 37.3% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($12,894 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Irvine than University of Wisconsin Madison (80% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 55.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($17,411 vs. $11,171)
UCI vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 125 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UCI (3.75)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $3,000 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,250)
- UCI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/