<p>UIUC accepts less then 50% of its applicants, it has an average ACT of 29, for some colleges like Engineering and LAS its average is above 30. Wisconsin accepts 56% of applicants, average ACT around 27-28. These stats are both taken from respective schools websites. I live next to UIUCs campus and have a parent working there for the last 12 yrs. UIUC is especially difficult for OOS students which I’d say admission may get as selective as 30-40%. OOS at wisconsin is slightly easier. Also, MN counts as instate at Wisconsin, which makes it significantly easier for the OP to get into.</p>