University of Wisconsin-Madison vs Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus is about 32% cheaper in tuition. Purdue University-Main Campus is easier to get into (50% vs 45%).

 

University of Wisconsin-MadisonPurdue University-Main Campus

Location

Madison, WI

West Lafayette, IN

Tuition / yr

$42,103

$28,794

Admission rate

45%

50%

Top program earnings

$127,264

$133,627

Students

36,902

44,503

Programs

396

349

Built on official government data — data sources.