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Overview |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Coe College | 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 | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $240 |
Diversity |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or UW-La Crosse?
- Coe College is 563.3% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.7% higher at Coe College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($50,314.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Coe College ($13,130 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 57.3% lower than costs at Coe College ($6,942 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 1,170.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($43,143 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College 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 Coe College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 4 points higher than at Coe College (1126)
- Incoming Coe College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UW-La Crosse (25)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UW-La Crosse (3.6)
Coe College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $1,400 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $48,100)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $4,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,105)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($240 vs. $290)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/