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Minnesota Michigan Ohio State Purdue ISU UW-Seattle Maryland UT Austin Georgia Tech IU UIC Iowa| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 47% |
Admission |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $230 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 48,956 students)
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Wisconsin?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Wisconsin than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($37,904.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Illinois ($13,376 vs. $14,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,720 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than University of Wisconsin Madison (54% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 48.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($16,552 vs. $11,171)
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 5 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is the same as at University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $1,700 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $64,800)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,250)
- Illinois graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois 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/