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IU Minnesota Michigan Illinois Virginia Tech Ohio State Rose-Hulman UW-Seattle UT Austin Maryland UCSD Iowa| University of Wisconsin Madison | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 48,956 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wisc.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,273 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,904 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,376 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,171 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 48% |
Admission |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,214 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 29,539 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wisconsin | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 48,956 students)
Wisconsin vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wisconsin or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Wisconsin than Purdue University Main Campus ($37,904.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Wisconsin ($12,576 vs. $13,376)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 28.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,030 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Wisconsin Madison (48% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 24.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,171 vs. $8,950)
Wisconsin vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wisconsin or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Wisconsin .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 69 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Wisconsin vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wisconsin or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Wisconsin.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $3,600 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- Purdue graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue 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/