| UMD vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland 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 | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate 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$11,505 Maryland Residents $40,306 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,843 Maryland Residents $37,383 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,409 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter44.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier49.06% |
| Lower23.10% | 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 | ||
| Smaller40,792 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
| Smaller30,353 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
| Smaller10,439 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
| Larger1,516 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduate Rate | 89% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,514 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
| Higher$135,474 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.