University of Wisconsin Madison Comparison

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Overview

 Wisconsin
Location Madison, WI
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 49,605
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #110
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website wisc.edu
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Costs

 Wisconsin
Tuition (In State) $9,644
Tuition (Out of State) $39,042
Room & Board $13,500
Avg Net Price $14,216
Avg Grant Aid $11,350
% Receiving Grant Aid 49%

Admission

 Wisconsin
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 63,505
Admitted 27,529
Acceptance Rate 43.3%
Enrolled % 28.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.88
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 28/32
SAT Range 1360/1510
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2026

Academics

 Wisconsin
Student to Faculty Ratio 18:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (15%)
  • Biology (12%)
  • Business (10%)
  • Engineering (8%)
  • Communication (6%)

Outcomes

 Wisconsin
Graduation Rate 82%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $64,800
Making Student Loan Payments 84%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,250
Median Loan Payment $230

Diversity

 Wisconsin
% Men 12%
% Women 14%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 76%
% Black 2%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

 Wisconsin
% In-State 48%
% Out-of-State 44%

Campus

 Wisconsin
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/