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Overview |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,886 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 | Dec 4, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 15,181 students)
CSUDH vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 47.2% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($8,455.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at UWM than California State University Dominguez Hills ($20,455.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than UWM ($4,438 vs. $16,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 53.8% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($10,980 vs. $16,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 108.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($11,074 vs. $5,305)
CSUDH vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman CSUDH students have at the same average high school GPA (3.16) as students at UWM (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UWM (88.4%)
CSUDH vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $700 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $10,996 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($13,962 vs. $24,958)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/