| Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region V Universities #5 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 (larger 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$9,651 Wisconsin Residents $18,691 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,373 Wisconsin Residents $20,609 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier74.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.06% |
| Favorable42.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower29.21% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller10,274 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
| Smaller9,347 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
| Smaller927 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
| Smaller519 | Online Student Population | Larger1,384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,984) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,796) | 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$70,330 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.