| Madison College vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Wisconsin Community Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Public Special Use | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Post-BS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,780 Wisconsin Residents $7,027 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$4,780 Wisconsin Residents $7,027 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 49.06% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.21% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,982 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
| Smaller12,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
| Smaller46 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
| Larger3,161 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| - | Retention Rate | 94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,106 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
| Lower$99,010 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.