| Wisconsin-Madison vs. UC Davis |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #48 in National Universities #54 in World University Rankings #16 in California 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 | 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 Tuition | expensive$15,247 California Residents $46,024 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,560 California Residents $29,662 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,054 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,430 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier49.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter37.34% |
| Favorable29.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.09% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger48,956 | Total Enrollment | Smaller39,679 |
| Larger36,306 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller31,532 |
| Larger12,650 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,147 |
| Larger1,384 | Online Student Population | Smaller353 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 4,816 | Number of faculties | 3,126 |
| Lower$128,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$151,148 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.