College comparison

UW (Seattle) 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	UW (Seattle) Seattle, WA	Wisconsin Madison, WI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Washington-Seattle Campus is more selective	39%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	1380–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	31,942	36,902
Avg net price	$14,091	$17,354
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Seattle, WA	Madison, WI

Quick answers

Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus or University of Wisconsin-Madison harder to get into?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is more selective: University of Washington-Seattle Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 39% and University of Wisconsin-Madison's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Washington-Seattle Campus vs University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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.