| Wisconsin-Madison vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse |
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|---|---|---|
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region V Universities #5 in Wisconsin Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,603 Wisconsin Residents $42,103 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,070 Wisconsin Residents $19,517 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,325 Wisconsin Residents $25,651 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,832 Wisconsin Residents $21,529 Out-of-State |
| More$14,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,034 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,460 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter45.20% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.50% |
| Lower28.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.15% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger51,044 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,446 |
| Larger38,040 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,501 |
| Larger13,004 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller945 |
| Larger1,454 | Online Student Population | Smaller532 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,984) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,796) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 5,039 | Number of faculty | 558 |
| Higher$142,066 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,007 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.