| UWM vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#169 in National Universities #7 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,398 Wisconsin Residents $22,398 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,603 Wisconsin Residents $42,103 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,728 Wisconsin Residents $26,159 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,325 Wisconsin Residents $25,651 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,371 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,133 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier90.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.20% |
| Lower23.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.59% |
| 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 | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,450 | Total Enrollment | Larger51,044 |
| Smaller18,288 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,040 |
| Smaller4,162 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,004 |
| Larger3,134 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,535 | Number of faculty | 5,039 |
| Lower$90,053 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,066 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.