| UC Davis vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#48 in National Universities #54 in World University Rankings #16 in California 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 | ||
| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,247 California Residents $46,024 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,560 California Residents $29,662 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
| More$20,054 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,757 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter37.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier49.06% |
| Lower18.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.21% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller39,679 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
| Smaller31,532 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
| Smaller8,147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
| Smaller353 | Online Student Population | Larger1,384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower86% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Lower92% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 3,126 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
| Higher$151,148 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.