Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
#8 in Federal Region V Universities #6 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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$9,277 Wisconsin Residents $18,516 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,122 Wisconsin Residents $21,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
Less$4,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
Easier76.62% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.06% |
Lower26.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.21% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
Smaller10,104 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
Smaller9,423 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
Smaller681 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
Smaller811 | Online Student Population | Larger1,384 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,460) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
567 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
Lower$75,295 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.