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Wisconsin vs UIUC

Side-by-side admissions data for University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. See which school matches your profile.

MetricWisconsinUIUC
Acceptance Rate49%44%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1300–14701310–1490
Average GPA3.853.79
Undergrad Enrollment35,50035,000
TypePublicPublic
LocationMadison, WIChampaign, IL
Founded18481867
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindNoNo
Meets Full NeedNoNo

Which is right for you?

Wisconsin and UIUC weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

LeadershipWisconsin values this more
Wisconsin: ImportantUIUC: Considered
Activity depthWisconsin values this more
Wisconsin: ImportantUIUC: Considered

Wisconsin

Big Ten flagship with world-class research in STEM and the Wisconsin Idea ethos.

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UIUC

Top-5 CS and engineering programs at a Big Ten school.

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Wisconsin Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

UIUC Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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