| UI vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa 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 | ||
| cheaper$10,964 Iowa Residents $32,927 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,211 Iowa Residents $34,882 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,058 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,230 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier86.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.06% |
| Lower23.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.21% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller30,015 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
| Smaller21,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
| Smaller8,042 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
| Larger3,200 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,875 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
| Lower$114,064 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.