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Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
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University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 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$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents
$40,603 Out-of-State
expensive$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents
$25,615 Out-of-State
Less$9,819Average Financial Aid AmountMore$12,757
Admission
Lower1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,430 SAT
29 ACT
Easier52.70%Acceptance RateTighter49.06%
Lower26.14%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable29.21%
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
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
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger51,528Total EnrollmentSmaller48,956
Larger38,593Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller36,306
Larger12,935Graduate Student PopulationSmaller12,650
Larger4,437Online Student PopulationSmaller1,384
Completion & Outcomes
Lower83%Graduate RateHigher89%
Lower90%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
2,405Number of faculties4,816
Lower$121,387Average Faculty SalaryHigher$128,426
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.