The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,603) than Penn State ($40,188).
  • It is harder to admit to University of Wisconsin-Madison than Penn State.
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison has a higher submitted SAT score (1,430) than Penn State (1,300).
  • Both University of Wisconsin-Madison and Penn State have the same submitted ACT scores (29).
  • Penn State has more students with 50,028 students while University of Wisconsin-Madison has 48,956 students.
  • Penn State has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while University of Wisconsin-Madison's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison has more full-time faculties with 3,724 faculties while Penn State has 2,994 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Wisconsin-Madison and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
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University of Wisconsin-MadisonPenn State
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University of Wisconsin-Madisonvs.Penn State
Madison, WisconsinLocationUniversity Park, Pennsylvania
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$11,205
Out-Of-State$40,603
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$20,234
Out-Of-State$40,188
48%% Receiving Financial Aid56%
$12,757Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,574
49.06 %Acceptance Rates55.21 %
29.21 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.46 %
1,430SAT Score1,300
29ACT Score29
89 %Graduation Rate83 %
-Transfer-out Rate1 %
94 %Retention Rate91 %
48,956Student Population50,028
3,724Number of Faculties2,994
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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