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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UWO UIC Northeastern Illinois University Wisconsin Madison College UWSP DePaul UW-Stout UWM EIU| Chicago State University | University of Wisconsin Platteville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $250 |
Diversity |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UW-Platteville?
- Chicago State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at UW-Platteville than Chicago State University ($15,356.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UW-Platteville ($6,446 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 71% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,072 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Wisconsin Platteville (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 226.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($15,891 vs. $4,866)
CSU vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 215 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than Chicago State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $11,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,300)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $6,995 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,255 vs. $31,250)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($250 vs. $323)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/