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Overview |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alverno.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,008 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,008 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,097 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,833 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 586 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,693 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,596 students)
Alverno College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alverno College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Alverno College is 375.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($31,008.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Alverno College ($13,322 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 9.3% lower than costs at Alverno College ($7,890 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 493.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($24,833 vs. $4,187)
Alverno College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alverno College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Alverno College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 140 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Alverno College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alverno College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Alverno College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Alverno College (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $5,500 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $6,722 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($24,971 vs. $31,693)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/