| Wisconsin-Madison vs. W & M |
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|---|---|---|
#54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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$25,040 Virginia Residents $49,412 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,422 Virginia Residents $36,440 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,430 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier49.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter33.50% |
| Favorable29.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.10% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Smaller9,654 |
| Larger36,306 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,797 |
| Larger12,650 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,857 |
| Larger1,384 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,042 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower89% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 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: 4,755) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 4,816 | Number of faculties | 860 |
| Higher$128,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.