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Overview |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 47% |
Admission |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $230 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Wisconsin?
- University of Chicago is 559.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at UChicago than University of Wisconsin Madison ($61,179.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UChicago ($13,376 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 42.7% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($12,894 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than University of Wisconsin Madison (52% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 333.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($48,422 vs. $11,171)
UChicago vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 206 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $33,700 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $64,800)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,250)
- UChicago graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($149 vs. $230)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/