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Overview |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alverno.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,008 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,008 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,097 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,833 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 586 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,693 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alverno College | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 1,596 students)
Alverno College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alverno College or UWO?
- Alverno College is 382.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($31,008.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Alverno College ($12,827 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,620 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 458% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($24,833 vs. $4,450)
Alverno College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alverno College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Alverno College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 120 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming UWO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than UWO (88.5%)
Alverno College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alverno College or UWO? 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 UWO and Alverno College.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Alverno College (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $5,000 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $7,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($23,748 vs. $31,693)
- UWO graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($245 vs. $327)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/