| Wisconsin-Madison vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,603 Wisconsin Residents $42,103 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$18,079 Michigan Residents $44,850 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,325 Wisconsin Residents $25,651 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,772 Michigan Residents $41,848 Out-of-State |
| More$14,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,950 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter45.20% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.80% |
| Favorable28.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.32% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller51,044 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,089 |
| Smaller38,040 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,234 |
| Larger13,004 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,855 |
| Smaller1,454 | Online Student Population | Larger2,681 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 5,039 | Number of faculty | 3,583 |
| Higher$142,066 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$122,284 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.