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Wisconsin-Madison vs. Northwestern

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University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI
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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), 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 Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,205 Wisconsin Residents
$40,603 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,997
cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents
$25,615 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$53,871
Less$12,757Average Financial Aid AmountMore$53,533
Admission
Lower1,430 SAT
29 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Easier49.06%Acceptance RateTighter7.21%
Lower29.21%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable55.16%
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
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger48,956Total EnrollmentSmaller23,161
Larger36,306Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller8,993
Smaller12,650Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,168
Larger1,384Online Student PopulationSmaller1,123
Completion & Outcomes
Lower89%Graduate RateHigher96%
Lower94%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
4,816Number of faculties2,665
Lower$128,426Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,344
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.