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Overview |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,678 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,148 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,166 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,441 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 49% |
Admission |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145,903 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 12,736 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 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 |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UCLA | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | 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 UCLA based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 46,678 students)
UCLA vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Wisconsin?
- University of California Los Angeles 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 UCLA 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 UCLA ($14,216 vs. $15,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 27% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($13,500 vs. $17,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of California Los Angeles as University of Wisconsin Madison (49% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 97.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($22,441 vs. $11,350)
UCLA vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 39 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (43.3%) than UCLA (8.7%)
UCLA vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $5,900 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $64,800)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($16,300 vs. $22,250)
- UCLA graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($168 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCLA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/