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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Vanderbilt Ohio State Emory UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin Northwestern Cornell| Washington University in St Louis | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,012 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,420 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,420 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,470 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,432 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,188 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 47% |
Admission |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,014 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,764 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $230 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 17,012 students)
WUSTL vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or Wisconsin?
- Washington University in St Louis is 540.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at WUSTL than University of Wisconsin Madison ($59,420.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than WUSTL ($13,376 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 43.2% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($12,894 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Madison than Washington University in St Louis (47% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 420.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($58,188 vs. $11,171)
WUSTL vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 169 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
WUSTL vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (93% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $18,000 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $64,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($19,900 vs. $22,250)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/