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University of Wisconsin-Madison

#106 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a very large public university located in Madison, WI ranked 106th in the nation. It has a total of 34,640 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 54.41% of applicants. University of Wisconsin-Madison offers 492 different majors and is best known for its Spanish Language and Literature, Genetics, and French Language and Literature programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With an annual tuition of $9,273 for in-state students and $36,333 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Madison is rather pricey. 81.28% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to make approximately $56,200 per year, which is 35% greater than the national median.

Madison, WI

www.wisc.edu

A

Rating

54%

Acceptance

47,392

Students

#106

Ranking

$36,333

Tuition

Lawrence University

#189 WISCONSIN

Lawrence University is a small private liberal arts college located in Appleton, WI ranked 189th in America. It has a total of 1,474 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting barely shy of 5/8 of applicants. Lawrence University offers 40 different majors and is best known for its Russian Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Music Performance programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 13th, and 20th respectively). With an annual tuition of $48,822 per year, Lawrence University is exceptionally expensive. 69.29% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, entering the labor market. Open graduating, alumni go on to earn more or less $44,100 per year, which is 6% greater than the national median.

Appleton, WI

www.lawrence.edu

A

Rating

62%

Acceptance

1,474

Students

#189

Ranking

$48,822

Tuition

Marquette University

#204 WISCONSIN

Marquette University is a large private university located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 204th in the nation. It has a total of 8,666 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 82.96% of applicants. Marquette University offers 188 different majors and is best known for its Speech-Language Pathology, Writing, and Physiology programs (nationally ranked 8th, 9th, and 13th respectively). With an annual tuition of $43,350 per year, Marquette University is rather costly. 78.4% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, entering the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take in approximately $62,600 per year, which is 51% over the national median.

Milwaukee, WI

www.marquette.edu

A

Rating

83%

Acceptance

12,285

Students

#204

Ranking

$43,350

Tuition

Milwaukee School of Engineering

#222 WISCONSIN

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a small private school of engineering and technology located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 222nd in the United States. It has a total of 2,691 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 61.71% of applicants. Milwaukee School of Engineering offers 41 different majors and is best known for its Architectural Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Construction Management programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 8th, and 14th respectively). With an annual tuition of $40,407 per year, Milwaukee School of Engineering is quite expensive. 61.66% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to make close to $71,300 per year, which is 72% greater than the national median.

Milwaukee, WI

www.msoe.edu

A

Rating

62%

Acceptance

2,973

Students

#222

Ranking

$40,407

Tuition

Beloit College

#234 WISCONSIN

Beloit College is a small private liberal arts college located in Beloit, WI ranked 234th in America. It has a total of 1,379 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 62.05% acceptance rate. Beloit College offers 61 different majors and is best known for its Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Science, Technology and Society, and Anthropology programs (nationally ranked 10th, 15th, and 25th respectively). With an annual tuition of $51,050 per year, Beloit College is exceptionally pricey. 80.6% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn approximately $42,400 per year, which is 2% over the national median.

Beloit, WI

www.beloit.edu

A-

Rating

62%

Acceptance

1,379

Students

#234

Ranking

$51,050

Tuition

Bellin College

#340 WISCONSIN

Bellin College is a very small private institution located in Green Bay, WI ranked 6th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 641 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 100% of applicants. Bellin College offers 9 different majors and is best known for its Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology, and Registered Nursing programs (nationally ranked 5th, 9th, and 36th respectively). With an annual tuition of $21,050 per year, Bellin College is reasonably expensive. 87% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to take in about $58,600 per year, which is 41% over the national median.

Green Bay, WI

https://www.bellincollege.edu

B+

Rating

100%

Acceptance

808

Students

#340

Ranking

$21,050

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

#577 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a large public institution located in La Crosse, WI ranked 7th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 10,395 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 73% acceptance rate. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers 70 different majors and is best known for its Recreational Therapy, Nuclear Medical Technology, and Archeology programs (nationally ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,585 for in-state students and $16,404 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is reasonably priced. 67.96% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the labor market. After finishing college, alumni go on to take in more or less $48,000 per year, which is 16% over the national median.

La Crosse, WI

www.uwlax.edu

B-

Rating

73%

Acceptance

11,500

Students

#577

Ranking

$16,404

Tuition

Saint Norbert College

#579 WISCONSIN

Saint Norbert College is a small private college located in De Pere, WI ranked 8th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 2,181 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 79.79% acceptance rate. Saint Norbert College offers 73 different majors and is best known for its History Teacher Education and Human Services programs, which are respectively ranked 10th and 26th in the US. With an annual tuition of $38,714 per year, Saint Norbert College is rather expensive. 61.05% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, joining the workforce. After college, alumni go on to earn more or less $46,400 per year, which is 12% greater than the national median.

De Pere, WI

www.snc.edu

B-

Rating

80%

Acceptance

2,302

Students

#579

Ranking

$38,714

Tuition

Carthage College

#646 WISCONSIN

Carthage College is a small private institution located in Kenosha, WI ranked 9th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 2,887 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 68% acceptance rate. Carthage College offers 68 different majors and is best known for its Graphic Design, Geography and Cartography, and Special Education and Teaching programs (respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd in Wisconsin). With an annual tuition of $45,100 per year, Carthage College is extremely pricey. 52.26% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to bring in approximately $44,700 per year, which is 8% over the national median.

Kenosha, WI

www.carthage.edu

C+

Rating

68%

Acceptance

3,025

Students

#646

Ranking

$45,100

Tuition

Ripon College

#648 WISCONSIN

Ripon College is a very small private liberal arts college located in Ripon, WI ranked 10th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 823 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 69.52% acceptance rate. Ripon College offers 33 different majors and is best known for its Physical Education program, which is ranked 39th in the US. With an annual tuition of $44,813 per year, Ripon College is quite costly. 66.01% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn near $45,500 per year, which is 10% over the national median.

Ripon, WI

www.ripon.edu

C+

Rating

70%

Acceptance

823

Students

#648

Ranking

$44,813

Tuition

Northland College

#660 WISCONSIN

Northland College is a very small private college located in Ashland, WI ranked 11th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 617 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 66.5% acceptance rate. Northland College offers 35 different majors and is best known for its Forestry program, which is ranked 21st in the United States. With an annual tuition of $35,998 per year, Northland College is reasonably costly. 61.25% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to take in near $33,700 per year, which is 19% under the national median.

Ashland, WI

https://www.northland.edu

C+

Rating

67%

Acceptance

617

Students

#660

Ranking

$35,998

Tuition

Carroll University

#665 WISCONSIN

Carroll University is a small private college located in Waukesha, WI ranked 12th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 3,022 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting roughly 2 in every 3 applicants. Carroll University offers 82 different majors and is best known for its Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Zoology, and Photography programs (nationally ranked 33rd, 35th, and 35th respectively). With an annual tuition of $32,080 per year, Carroll University is reasonably costly. 58.2% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to draw near $44,200 per year, which is 6% greater than the national median.

Waukesha, WI

www.carrollu.edu

C+

Rating

67%

Acceptance

3,678

Students

#665

Ranking

$32,080

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

#794 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a large public institution located in Eau Claire, WI ranked 13th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 11,803 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 81.63% acceptance rate. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers 98 different majors and is best known for its Communication Sciences and Disorders, Molecular Biology, and Social Studies Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 14th, 25th, and 27th respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,361 for students from Wisconsin and $15,636 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is moderately priced. 65.25% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to earn near $46,200 per year, which is 11% over the national median.

Eau Claire, WI

www.uwec.edu

C+

Rating

82%

Acceptance

12,637

Students

#794

Ranking

$15,636

Tuition

Edgewood College

#802 WISCONSIN

Edgewood College is a small private college located in Madison, WI ranked 14th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 1,599 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting in the neighborhood of 5/7 of applicants. Edgewood College offers 83 different majors and is best known for its Art Therapy and Organizational Behavior Studies programs, which are respectively ranked 11th and 43rd in the United States. With an annual tuition of $30,600 per year, Edgewood College is somewhat moderately expensive. 58.03% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, entering the labor market. After finishing college, alumni go on to earn around $43,300 per year, which is 4% above the national median.

Madison, WI

www.edgewood.edu

C+

Rating

72%

Acceptance

2,496

Students

#802

Ranking

$30,600

Tuition

Concordia University-Wisconsin

#811 WISCONSIN

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a mid-sized private institution located in Mequon, WI ranked 15th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 3,778 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 64.13% acceptance rate. Concordia University-Wisconsin offers 130 different majors and is best known for its Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technology and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs, which are respectively ranked 29th and 34th in the United States. With an annual tuition of $30,060 per year, Concordia University-Wisconsin is reasonably high-priced. 39.48% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to take in around $42,800 per year, which is 3% greater than the national median.

Mequon, WI

https://www.cuw.edu

C+

Rating

64%

Acceptance

7,397

Students

#811

Ranking

$30,060

Tuition

Wisconsin Lutheran College

#933 WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a small private college located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 16th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 1,229 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 89.21% of applicants. Wisconsin Lutheran College offers 63 different majors and is best known for its Cinematography, Human Services, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science programs (respectively ranked 1st, 3rd, and 9th in Wisconsin). With an annual tuition of $30,406 per year, Wisconsin Lutheran College is reasonably pricey. 57.14% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to bring in about $41,300 per year, which is 1% under the national median.

Milwaukee, WI

www.wlc.edu

C+

Rating

89%

Acceptance

1,440

Students

#933

Ranking

$30,406

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

#966 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a large public college located in Whitewater, WI ranked 17th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 13,367 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 78.93% of applicants. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers 80 different majors and is best known for its Business Teacher Education, Office Management and Supervision, and Quality Control and Safety Technologies programs (nationally ranked 5th, 6th, and 11th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,519 for students from Wisconsin and $15,240 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is moderately priced. 63.27% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to make close to $42,600 per year, which is 3% above the national median.

Whitewater, WI

www.uww.edu

C+

Rating

79%

Acceptance

15,155

Students

#966

Ranking

$15,240

Tuition

Marian University

#979 WISCONSIN

Marian University is a small private institution located in Fond Du Lac, WI ranked 18th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 1,615 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 64.61% of applicants. Marian University offers 72 different majors and is best known for its Radiography program, which is ranked 25th in the US. With an annual tuition of $27,500 per year, Marian University is reasonably high-priced. 52.32% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to make around $41,700 per year, which is 0% greater than the national median.

Fond Du Lac, WI

https://www.marianuniversity.edu

C+

Rating

65%

Acceptance

2,082

Students

#979

Ranking

$27,500

Tuition

Mount Mary University

#1050 WISCONSIN

Mount Mary University is a small private college located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 19th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 779 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 57.87% acceptance rate. Mount Mary University offers 83 different majors and is best known for its Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Fashion Merchandising programs (nationally ranked 8th, 16th, and 33rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $30,550 per year, Mount Mary University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 44.6% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to take home approximately $40,000 per year, which is 4% under the national median.

Milwaukee, WI

www.mtmary.edu/

C+

Rating

58%

Acceptance

1,554

Students

#1050

Ranking

$30,550

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

#1065 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a mid-sized public college located in River Falls, WI ranked 20th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 6,262 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 78.88% of applicants. University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers 70 different majors and is best known for its Computational Science, Agricultural Mechanization, and Teaching English as a Second Language programs (nationally ranked 7th, 11th, and 20th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,428 for students from Wisconsin and $14,001 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-River Falls is pretty inexpensive. 54.28% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to bring home roughly $40,900 per year, which is 2% less than the national median.

River Falls, WI

https://www.uwrf.edu

C+

Rating

79%

Acceptance

6,847

Students

#1065

Ranking

$14,001

Tuition

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

#1092 WISCONSIN

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a very small private art school located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 21st in Wisconsin. It has a total of 768 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 67.99% acceptance rate. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design offers 5 different majors and is best known for its Interior Architecture, Illustration, and Industrial and Product Design programs (nationally ranked 19th, 24th, and 42nd respectively). With an annual tuition of $37,030 per year, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is quite costly. 48.01% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to make near $33,300 per year, which is 20% under the national median.

Milwaukee, WI

www.miad.edu

C+

Rating

68%

Acceptance

768

Students

#1092

Ranking

$37,030

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

#1110 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a very large public university located in Milwaukee, WI ranked 22nd in Wisconsin. It has a total of 25,899 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 76.57% of applicants. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers 243 different majors and is best known for its Educational Administration and Supervision, Health Care Facilities Administration, and Occupational Therapy programs (nationally ranked 7th, 15th, and 19th respectively). With an annual tuition of $8,019 for students from Wisconsin and $19,661 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is reasonably priced. 46.34% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to make about $44,200 per year, which is 6% greater than the national median.

Milwaukee, WI

uwm.edu

C+

Rating

77%

Acceptance

31,363

Students

#1110

Ranking

$19,661

Tuition

Viterbo University

#1160 WISCONSIN

Viterbo University is a small private college located in La Crosse, WI ranked 23rd in Wisconsin. It has a total of 1,957 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 76.57% acceptance rate. Viterbo University offers 93 different majors and is best known for its Musical Theatre program, which is ranked 36th in America. With an annual tuition of $27,960 per year, Viterbo University is somewhat moderately pricey. 52.73% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to draw about $43,200 per year, which is 4% greater than the national median.

La Crosse, WI

www4.viterbo.edu

C+

Rating

77%

Acceptance

3,559

Students

#1160

Ranking

$27,960

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

#1182 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a mid-sized public college located in Stevens Point, WI ranked 24th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 9,730 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 84.52% of applicants. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers 90 different majors and is best known for its Home Economics Teacher Education, Computational Science, and Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management programs (nationally ranked 4th, 6th, and 8th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,698 for students from Wisconsin and $15,408 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is moderately priced. 65.78% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring in roughly $40,200 per year, which is 3% less than the national median.

Stevens Point, WI

https://www.uwsp.edu

C+

Rating

85%

Acceptance

10,201

Students

#1182

Ranking

$15,408

Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

#1220 WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a large public college located in Oshkosh, WI ranked 25th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 17,584 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 76.33% of applicants. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offers 109 different majors and is best known for its Social Science Teacher Education, Environmental Control Technologies, and Science Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 14th, 16th, and 18th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,422 for students from Wisconsin and $13,995 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is pretty cheap. 55.74% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to earn near $42,700 per year, which is 3% greater than the national median.

Oshkosh, WI

https://www.uwosh.edu

C+

Rating

76%

Acceptance

19,257

Students

#1220

Ranking

$13,995

Tuition