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Institutional development · Rankings, reputation and performance · United States

Princeton Review ranks UW–Madison 11th for best value among US public schools

The University of Wisconsin–Madison placed No. 11 for best value among public schools and No. 5 for financial aid in Princeton Review rankings, the university said.

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Why it matters: Prospective students weighing UW–Madison now have Princeton Review placings on its value, financial aid and career placement to consider.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison said Princeton Review ranked it No. 11 for best value among public schools.

According to the university, Princeton Review also placed it at No. 5 for financial aid.

The university said it was also among the top 20 for career placement, alumni networks and service impact.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

Prospective students and families considering UW–Madison are directly affected: the Princeton Review placings put the university at No. 11 for best value among public schools and No. 5 for financial aid.

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