Florida vs. Wisconsin

Should I go to University of Florida or University of Wisconsin Madison? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if Florida or Wisconsin is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.

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Overview

Florida Wisconsin
Location Gainesville, FL Madison, WI
Setting Midsize City Midsize City
Enrollment 55,211 48,956
Type Public 4 Year Public 4 Year
National Ranking #78 #105
Religious Affiliation - - - -
Status Non-profit Non-profit
Website ufl.edu wisc.edu
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Costs

Florida Wisconsin
Tuition (In State) $4,477 $9,273
Tuition (Out of State) $25,694 $37,904
Room & Board $10,950 $12,894
Avg Net Price $11,740 $13,376
Avg Grant Aid $10,555 $11,171
% Receiving Grant Aid 92% 47%

Admission

Florida Wisconsin
Admission Chances Calculate Calculate
Applied 64,473 60,214
Admitted 15,054 29,539
Acceptance Rate 23.3% 49.1%
Enrolled % 43.9% 29.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.9 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 1300/1490 1340/1510
Submit Test Scores Required to be considered for admission Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Mar 1, 2025 Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Florida Wisconsin
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1 18:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (14%)
  • Business (12%)
  • Engineering (11%)
  • Health Professions (7%)
  • Biology (7%)
  • Social Sciences (15%)
  • Biology (12%)
  • Business (10%)
  • Engineering (8%)
  • Communication (6%)

Outcomes

Florida Wisconsin
Graduation Rate 84% 82%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $62,600 $64,800
Making Student Loan Payments 68% 84%
Median Student Loan Debt $15,815 $22,250
Median Loan Payment $163 $230

Diversity

Florida Wisconsin
% Men 43% 47%
% Women 57% 53%
Racial Diversity High Low
HBCU No No
% White 57% 76%
% Black 6% 2%
% Hispanic 21% 5%
% Native American 0% 0%
% Pacific Islander 1% 0%
% Two or More Races 3% 3%
% International 1% 8%
% Unknown Race 3% 0%

Students

Florida Wisconsin
% In-State 80% 43%
% Out-of-State 15% 47%

Campus

Florida Wisconsin
Campus Housing Yes Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No No
Meal Plan Yes Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes No
Daycare Facility Yes Yes
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Comparable Facts

  • University of Florida is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 48,956 students)

Florida vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida or Wisconsin?

  • University of Wisconsin Madison is 107.1% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $4,477.00)
  • Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Wisconsin than University of Florida ($37,904.00 vs. $25,694.00)
  • The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Wisconsin ($11,740 vs. $13,376)
  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 17.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,950 vs. $12,894)
  • More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Wisconsin Madison (92% vs. 47%)
  • The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Florida ($11,171 vs. $10,555)

Florida vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Florida .

  • The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 23 points higher than at Florida (1277)
  • Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
  • Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
  • Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Florida (23.3%)

Florida vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.

  • The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (84% vs. 82%)
  • Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $2,200 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $62,600)
  • University of Florida students graduate with a $6,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($15,815 vs. $22,250)
  • Florida graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($163 vs. $230)
  • More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/