Penn State vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
Less$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
Easier55.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.06% |
Lower19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.21% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
Larger50,028 | Total Enrollment | Smaller48,956 |
Larger41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller36,306 |
Smaller8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger1,384 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
3,615 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.