Wisconsin-Madison vs. UMD |
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate 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$11,505 Maryland Residents $40,306 Out-of-State |
cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,843 Maryland Residents $37,383 Out-of-State |
More$12,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,409 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,430 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
Easier49.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.61% |
Favorable29.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.10% |
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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger48,956 | Total Enrollment | Smaller40,792 |
Larger36,306 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller30,353 |
Larger12,650 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,439 |
Smaller1,384 | Online Student Population | Larger1,516 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
89% | Graduate Rate | 89% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) |
Faculties | ||
18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
4,816 | Number of faculties | 2,514 |
Lower$128,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$135,474 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.