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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s actually easy to make a mathematical comparison in this case because Madison is twice the size of UVA (28K v. 14K, rough numbers).

Among 28K undergrads, the 75% is the student who has 7,000 students more qualified (by score).

Among 14K undergrads, the student who has 7,000 students more qualified (by score) is the 50%.

Compare the 75% of Madison to the 50% of UVA.  Apples to Apples.

75% of ACT scores for Wisconsin Madison = 30
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/state-act-scores/a/wisconsin-colleges-act-scores.htm

Average ACT score of UVA = 29
http://colleges.findthebest.com/q/4437/2550/What-is-the-average-ACT-score-at-University-of-Virginia-UVA

One factor to consider is that Wisconsin students are second (only to Minnesota) in ACT scores:  http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/wisconsin-ties-for-second-nationally-in-act-test-scores-b9980125z1-220432501.html so the higher in state scores are a factor.
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Honestly, the biggest factor that would push me to UVA would be the 4 year graduation rate, 87% vs 53%.  That's a huge difference.[/quote]

holy shit why is it so low at UW-Madison?

even PSU-University Park has a higher 4 year grad rate. [/quote]

Madison partisans would argue that it's so much fun people don't want to leave after just four years.  [/quote]

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