| Madison College vs. UWM |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Wisconsin Community Colleges | Rankings* | #169 in National Universities #7 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 Associate 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$10,020 Wisconsin Residents $22,020 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$4,780 Wisconsin Residents $7,027 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,266 Wisconsin Residents $25,697 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,805 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 86.32% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.02% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,982 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,676 |
| Smaller12,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,348 |
| Smaller46 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,328 |
| Larger3,161 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| - | Retention Rate | 72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,106 | Number of faculties | 1,595 |
| Higher$99,010 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.