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Overview |
Allen College | UWM | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Allen College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $258 |
Diversity |
Allen College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Allen College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or UWM?
- Allen College is 137.7% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($19,236.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at UWM than Allen College ($19,956.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Allen College ($16,551 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 49.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,280 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 267% larger than aid received Allen College ($5,963 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Allen College .
Allen College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College or UWM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWM and Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Allen College is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $3,000 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $46,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $8,208 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($16,750 vs. $24,958)
- Allen College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/