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Overview |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,719 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alverno.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,944 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,944 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,238 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,884 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,617 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 667 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,693 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alverno College | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 1,719 students)
Alverno College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alverno College or UWM?
- Alverno College is 277.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($31,944.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($31,944.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Alverno College ($16,499 vs. $17,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,238 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 401.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($26,617 vs. $5,305)
Alverno College vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alverno College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Alverno College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 140 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming UWM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UWM (88.4%)
Alverno College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alverno 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 Alverno College.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is the same as at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $7,000 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $6,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($24,958 vs. $31,693)
- UWM graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/