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Overview |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 61% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Chicago State University is 18% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Chicago State University ($16,478.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($9,852 vs. $13,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 48.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,770 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 367.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($19,111 vs. $4,087)
CSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 175 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Chicago State University (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $6,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,300)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $6,279 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,971 vs. $31,250)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/