<p>It seems that little attention is paid to the great state of Wisconsin on this site. So, lets talk about Wisconsin schools for a change. Which schools in Wisconsin do you think are the best? Which are the worst? Which have the most/least prestige from the national perspective? Personal stories perhaps.......</p>
<p>I’m mainly looking at LACs, but if I apply to one large state school, it will be Univ. of Wisconin at Madison. As far as LACs go, Beloit and Lawrence University are really solid and under rated, IMO.</p>
<p>The University of Minnesota :)</p>
<p>It ain’t in MN but it might as well be cause Wisconsin kids get instate tuition.</p>
<p>Go Gophers!</p>
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<p>Probably because it has one solid state school and a bunch of middling privates and non-flagship publics.</p>
<p>Alumni and admirers of Beloit College, Marquette University and U of Wisconsin-Milwaukee would take George Bailey’s advice and punch you in the nose, bigp9998. After all, it’s a wonderful life.</p>
<p>Lawrence University is also a very fine school.</p>
<p>When I saw the title, I said UW at Madison.</p>
<p>Lawrence is good, but it is very expensive. Marquette is also quite good and has been getting better.</p>
<p>UW-Madison is obviously the best in the state.</p>
<p>Wisconsin has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to college opportunities. In a state of only about 5 million people there are over 30 four year Colleges and Universities, including the University of Wisconsin, which has been recognized for well over a century as one of the leading research Universities of the world, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, a large urban university with exceptional programs in architecture, water resources and other disciplines, Lawrence, Beloit and Ripon, all outstanding traditional liberal arts colleges, Marquette, one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and a panoply of other schools of every kind, including colleges that specialize in engineering, art and design. The state University system alone has three doctoral and nine masters universities. </p>
<p>Any student who wants it can find a great college education in Wisconsin.</p>
<p>And don’t forget about Northland College which has wonderful environmental programs. And Alverno, an excellent women’s college.</p>
<p>Lawrence is great…I’m looking at that school- excellent music conservatory!</p>
<p>My Basic understanding of the general feelings about Wisconsin colleges</p>
<p>PUBLIC </p>
<ol>
<li>Madison</li>
<li>LaCrosse</li>
<li>Eau Claire</li>
<li>Milwaukee</li>
<li>Beyond this point: eh…not that great</li>
</ol>
<p>PUBLIC AND PRIVATE</p>
<ol>
<li>Madison</li>
<li>Lawrence</li>
<li>Beloit</li>
<li>Marquette </li>
<li>Lacrosse</li>
<li>Eau Claire</li>
<li>Milwaukee</li>
</ol>
<p>Does that sound about right?</p>
<p>It’s not that cut and dried. Different campuses have some different specialties so it can depend on your major. Stevens Point is excellent for forestry and outdoor related majors. You can’t major in forestry at Madison. Whitewater has an excellent business school and is exceptionally strong in special education. It is one of the top schools in the country for students with disabilities. If you are interested in graphic design or hotel management, Stout is the place to be. Looking for a small liberal arts type environment in a state school, look at Superior. I am sure there are other examples as well.</p>