University of Wisconsin-Madison vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
This page compares University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Madison has the largest enrollment (36,902). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Wisconsin-Madison ($73,792). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Wisconsin-Madison | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $11,603 | $10,070 | $9,642 |
| Average net price | $17,354 | $16,210 | $16,550 |
| Median student debt | $20,484 | $22,500 | $20,909 |
| Enrollment | 36,902 | 9,277 | 8,895 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 89.5% | 71.0% | 63.8% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $61,275 | $49,626 | $50,011 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $73,792 | $60,378 | $58,561 |
| Admission rate | 45.2% | 75.5% | 82.3% |
| Average SAT score | 1,427 | 1,220 | 1,220 |