| Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Wisconsin-Madison |
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|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region V Universities #12 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in National Universities #43 in World University Rankings #1 in Wisconsin Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,250 Wisconsin Residents $17,916 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,205 Wisconsin Residents $40,603 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,090 Wisconsin Residents $20,673 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,289 Wisconsin Residents $25,615 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,829 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,757 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier82.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.06% |
| Lower26.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.21% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller11,079 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,956 |
| Smaller9,367 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,306 |
| Smaller1,712 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,650 |
| Larger2,200 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,168) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,792) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 583 | Number of faculties | 4,816 |
| Lower$74,512 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.