Wisconsin-Madison vs. UIUC |
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois 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 | ||
expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,004 Illinois Residents $34,501 Out-of-State |
cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,837 Illinois Residents $33,640 Out-of-State |
Less$12,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,449 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,430 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT |
Easier49.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.82% |
Favorable29.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.06% |
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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller48,956 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,916 |
Larger36,306 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller35,120 |
Smaller12,650 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,796 |
Smaller1,384 | Online Student Population | Larger9,915 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) |
✔ (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 | 2,713 |
Higher$128,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$122,060 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.