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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth| Armstrong State University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 64% |
Admission |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
AASU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 91.3% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at UW-La Crosse than Armstrong State University ($16,404.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than UW-La Crosse ($12,404 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 46.6% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($6,942 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 105% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($6,960 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or AASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 133 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and AASU .
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Armstrong State University (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $7,100 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,250)
- AASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/