Any university in Midwest area and Florida similar to UW-Madison?

<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I'm planning to transfer to UW-Madison next year. UW-Madison is my primary choice. But I know sometimes things don't go our own way. For that matter, I'm thinking about some back-up schools. My question is, could you guys please tell me what universities in Midwest area or Florida are similar to UW-Madison, in terms of academic quality and costs?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and University of Minnesota Twin Cities are very similar to UW Madison in feel and academic quality. University of Miami in Florida is academically sound but it’s private so it’s probably more expensive.</p>