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Minnesota Florida State Michigan Illinois Georgia Ohio State UCF Clemson Miami UW-Seattle Purdue UT Austin| University of Florida | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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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 | ||
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| % 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 | ||
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| % 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/