Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-Madison's yield is 7 pts higher than Ohio State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Wisconsin-Madison's SAT midpoint is 55 points higher than Ohio State's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Wisconsin-Madison admits 45% vs. 61% at Ohio State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Ohio StateVery selective
- U. Wisconsin-MadisonVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ohio StateTest-optional
- U. Wisconsin-MadisonTest-optional
How they read a record
Ohio State
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
U. Wisconsin-Madison
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Ohio State | U. Wisconsin-Madison |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Wisconsin-Madison (Fall 2026), Fall 2026About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why