University of Wisconsin Madison is the first public university in Wisconsin and the oldest university in the state.The university boasts a high return on investment with graduates reportedly earning an average annual salary of 78,000 USD per annum. Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the top 100 Global universities that has been consistently included in world rankings of the well renowned ranking agencies because of its academic excellence and innovation. Georgia Tech ranks #88th in the QS World Universities Rankings 2023.
| Georgia Institute of Technology | University of Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 6.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 41 Times Higher Education 2026 # 123 QS World University 2026 # 40 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 53 Times Higher Education 2026 # 110 QS World University 2026 # 30 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 4 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 15 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 27 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 119 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 28 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -166 PG Programs -101 Doctorate Programs -69 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14.0 % | 45.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-620 GRE-305 IELTS-7 SAT-1300 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 29140 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 31638 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 38634 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25540 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16414 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top Recruiters: A T Kearney; Accenture; Acuity Brands Lighting; Aerospace Corp; Akuna Capital; AT&T; Barry Wehmiller Design Group; BMW Manufacturing Co. etc. 75% of students get recruitment through the placement cell. Average Salaries By Degree:
| Graduate Employability Rankings- #55 (QS 2020); Average salary- 72,492 USD; Top recruiters: UW- Madison, Target Corporation, Oracle, Mercer, Kohl's, Milliman, Epic, UW Health, 3M Company; Highest paid degrees: Doctorate (235,000 USD), PhD (168,000 USD), Masters in Finance (130,000 USD), Masters in Science (120,000 USD), Bachelor of Science (94,000 USD), Bachelor of Arts (92,000 USD), BS Nuclear Engineering (72,083 USD) |
| application requirements | LOR; SOP; GPA- 3.3 (percentage equivalent 86-89%). | Academic transcripts, Resume, 2-3 LORs, SOPs/ Essays, Standardized test scores (ACT, GMAT, GRE), Proof of English proficiency, Additional documents (Design portfolio, research-based writing samples, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Scheller College of Business | Wisconsin School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 12 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 21 reviews |
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| General Facts | Georgia Institute of Technology | University of Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1885 | 1848 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 62% Male, 38% Female | 42% Male, 58% Female |
| Location Facts | If you have love for animals then you can visit Georgia Aquarium to catch the beautiful glances of the aquatic world. You can also immerse yourself in the fantasy world of coca cola. The exciting history of the museum will give you the secret formula of happiness. You can also enjoy your leisure time by taking a tour to Fox Theatres which has been restored recently in its original exquisite look back from the 1920s. | over 900 acres campus in Madison; lies along the southern shore of Lake Mendota. |
| Library | Around 2.4 million books, 2.7 million technical reports, 240 online databases and more than 40,000 e-journals | 12th largest research library collection in North America; 40 libraries; 8.3 million volumes; 101,000 serial titles, 6.4 million microform items, and over 8.2 million items; Memorial Library (1st library at UW) holds 3 million volumes on 78.5 miles of shelving; over1.2 million Microform items. |
| Campus Life | Economic Engine, Game on, Music Mecca and foodie heaven are the well known events celebrated within the campus to promote diversity among the students. Apart from these events, there are more than 500 organizations made for the students as per their choices. | Contains a hospital, botanical gardens, an on-campus dairy farm; music hall; Camp Randall Stadium; 23 Big Ten varsity teams; nearly 900 student organizations; WSUM 91.7 FM (University Radio); Geology Museum; Chazen Museum of Art; The Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald (2 daily university newspaper); Memorial Union Terrace (hangout space for students). |
| Hostel | #Housing Allowance On Campus Cost - $11532 #Housing Allowance Off Campus Cost - $13974 | #Housing & Meals - $16414 |
| Famous Alumni | Jimmy Carter (former President of USA); Chri Bosh (Basketball player); Nomar Garciaparra (Baseball player); Krishna Bharat (Google research scientist and founder of Google News) | Living alumni: 451,142; 41 Pulitzer Prize winners; Dick Cheney (Businessman, Politician and 46th Vice President of USA); Laurel Clark (Medical doctor and NASA astronaut); Greta Van Susteren (Lawyer, commentator, and TV news anchor); Anders Holm (Writer, actor, producer, and comedian); Thomas J. Falk (CEO of Kimberly-Clark), Carol Bartz (CEO of Yahoo!), Keith Nosbusch (CEO of Rockwell Automation). |
| City Life | Atlanta is the most popular city of the US state of Georgia with a population of about 506,811 (2019). The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a GDP of 385 billion USD, Atlanta's economy is among the top 20 in the world. As a national center for the arts, the city is home to several art museums and institutions, opera, ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, etc. | Madison- Capital city of Wisconsin; home to historical sites, festivals and a fireworks display; growing technology economy; Famous attractions- Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin East, Wisconsin State Capitol, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Monona Terrace, Henry Vilas Zoo; Unemployment rate- 2.8% (Feb 2020). |
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