| PU vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana 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 | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,603 Wisconsin Residents $42,103 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,325 Wisconsin Residents $25,651 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,024 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,133 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,350 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier49.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.20% |
| Favorable29.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.59% |
| 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger58,658 | Total Enrollment | Smaller51,044 |
| Larger44,819 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller38,040 |
| Larger13,839 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller13,004 |
| Larger4,902 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,464 | Number of faculty | 5,039 |
| Lower$130,529 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,066 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.