College comparison

Minnesota vs Wisconsin

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN	Wisconsin Madison, WI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison is more selective	80%	45%
SAT (25–75)	1300–1500	1380–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	31,855	36,902
Avg net price	$16,778	$17,354
Median earnings (10 yr)Wisconsin reports higher median earnings	$69,020	$73,792
Graduation rate	85%	90%
Median debt	$19,500	$20,484
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities or University of Wisconsin-Madison harder to get into?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is more selective: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and University of Wisconsin-Madison's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities vs University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and 1380–1520 at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.