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Minnesota UT Austin Baylor Michigan Illinois Texas Tech OU Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue UT Dallas Maryland| Texas A & M University College Station | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 74,014 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,339 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 47% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,422 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 27,203 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 48,956 students)
Texas A&M vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or Wisconsin?
- Texas A & M University College Station is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Wisconsin than Texas A & M University College Station ($37,904.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Texas A&M ($13,376 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University College Station are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,550 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University College Station than University of Wisconsin Madison (59% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University College Station students is 9.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,278 vs. $11,171)
Texas A&M vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 88 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Texas A&M vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M or Wisconsin? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wisconsin and Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Texas A & M University College Station (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $800 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $64,800)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,250)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/