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Pitt vs UW–Madison
University of Pittsburgh and University of Wisconsin–Madison are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- Pitt: ₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore
- UW–Madison: ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore
- Pitt cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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Pitt or UW–Madison: which is better for Indian students?
Pitt costs less: about ₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore in total versus ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore for UW–Madison — a difference of roughly ₹0. Pitt is known for Swanson engineering and health sciences in Pittsburgh; UW–Madison for Big Ten flagship with strong engineering. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Pitt vs UW–Madison
- Total cost
- Pitt: ₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore · UW–Madison: ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore
- Location
- Pitt: Pittsburgh, PA · UW–Madison: Madison, WI
- Type
- Pitt: Public · UW–Madison: Public
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Pitt vs UW–Madison: the numbers
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You want Big Ten flagship with strong engineering and life in Madison.
Cost
Pitt saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Pitt, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹1.01 crore – ₹1.22 crore vs ₹1.03 crore – ₹1.2 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. Pitt is known for Swanson engineering and health sciences in Pittsburgh; UW–Madison for Big Ten flagship with strong engineering. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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