| UW vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington 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, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,076 Washington Residents $39,906 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,720 Wisconsin Residents $38,608 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,754 Washington Residents $30,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,175 Wisconsin Residents $25,501 Out-of-State |
| More$14,519 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,609 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter53.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.35% |
| Favorable27.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.08% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger48,149 | Total Enrollment | Smaller44,640 |
| Smaller32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,688 |
| Larger15,905 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11,952 |
| Smaller864 | Online Student Population | Larger21,672 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,560) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,738) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,150) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 5,865 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
| Lower$123,439 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$123,803 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.