College comparison

NC State 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	NC State Raleigh, NC	Wisconsin Madison, WI
Acceptance rateNorth Carolina State University at Raleigh is more selective	42%	45%
SAT (25–75)	1300–1470	1380–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	27,371	36,902
Avg net price	$17,303	$17,354
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Raleigh, NC	Madison, WI

Quick answers

Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh or University of Wisconsin-Madison harder to get into?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is more selective: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of Wisconsin-Madison's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh vs University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1300–1470 at North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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.