Nevada-Reno vs. Wisconsin-Madison
The following statements compare University of Nevada-Reno and University of Wisconsin-Madison with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Wisconsin-Madison's tuition ($40,603) is more expensive than Nevada-Reno ($25,950).
- Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate (43.35%) is lower than Nevada-Reno (85.31%).
- Nevada-Reno has higher yield (39.54%) than Wisconsin-Madison (28.93%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,450.
- Nevada-Reno's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Wisconsin-Madison (18 to 1).
- Wisconsin-Madison (49,605 students) is larger than Nevada-Reno (21,778 students) with more enrolled students.
- Wisconsin-Madison ($14,133) has higher amount of financial aid than Nevada-Reno ($7,703).
- Wisconsin-Madison's graduation rate (89%) is higher than Nevada-Reno (62%).

University of Nevada-Reno
Public, 4 years • Reno, NV #84 National Universities, #1 in Nevada more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,994 In-State
$25,950 out-of-state
$25,950 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,703
Test Scores
Admission
85.31% Acceptance Rate
39.54% Yield
Enrollment
17,965 Undergraduate
3,813 Graduate
1,431 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
920 Faculties (full-time)
3,400 Staffs (full-time)
$93,304 Faculty Salary
$69,022 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,444 annual charge
-3,291 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,297 annual charge

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Public, 4 years • Madison, WI #56 National Universities, #1 in Wisconsin more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,205 In-State
$40,603 out-of-state
$40,603 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,133
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
43.35% Acceptance Rate
28.93% Yield
Enrollment
36,797 Undergraduate
12,808 Graduate
1,416 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,852 Faculties (full-time)
18,115 Staffs (full-time)
$123,803 Faculty Salary
$68,007 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,433 annual charge
-8,949 capacity
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