| Wisconsin-Madison vs. Wisconsin-Stout |
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|---|---|---|
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Federal Region V Universities #13 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 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$10,701 Wisconsin Residents $19,265 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,325 Wisconsin Residents $25,651 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,777 Wisconsin Residents $18,839 Out-of-State |
| More$14,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,080 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,460 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter45.20% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.67% |
| Favorable28.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.41% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger51,044 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,926 |
| Larger38,040 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,136 |
| Larger13,004 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller790 |
| Larger1,454 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,265 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,946) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,218) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 5,039 | Number of faculty | 400 |
| Higher$142,066 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,095 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.