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Overview |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 49% |
Admission |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UMass | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 31,810 students)
UMass vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Wisconsin?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 72% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Wisconsin than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($39,042.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UMass ($14,216 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,500 vs. $14,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Wisconsin Madison (75% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 8.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,343 vs. $11,350)
UMass vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 74 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
UMass vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $9,600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,200)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/