Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Wisconsin including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| 2 | Lawrence University | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,477) | ✔ ($5,532) |
| 3 | Marquette University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,295) | ✔ ($5,030) |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,309) | ✔ ($2,650) |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,984) | ✔ ($2,796) |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,797) | ✔ ($3,460) |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,695) | ✔ ($4,274) |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,317) | ✔ ($3,220) |
| 9 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,500) | ✔ ($3,100) |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,014) | ✔ ($2,950) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Wisconsin including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Lawrence University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Marquette University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Wisconsin. Among 10 best schools in Wisconsin, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| 2 | Lawrence University | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | Midwest Conference | Midwest Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 3 | Marquette University | NAA, NCAA | - | Big East Conference | - | 7 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | NAA, NCAA | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | NAA, NCAA | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 13 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | NAA, NCAA | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 14 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | NAA, NCAA | - | Horizon League | Horizon League | 7 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | NAA, NCAA | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | NAA, NCAA | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | NAA, NCAA | - | Horizon League | - | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Wisconsin including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Lawrence University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Marquette University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs