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UWM Stritch Wisconsin Carroll University DePaul Franklin University Carthage Marquette University SHU North Greenville University SNC Marian University| Concordia University Wisconsin | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $263 |
Diversity |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CUW | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,876 students)
CUW vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Edgewood College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($33,550.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Edgewood College ($24,485 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 0.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($12,120 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Edgewood College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 20.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($23,477 vs. $19,418)
CUW vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 16 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming CUW students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CUW (70.4%)
CUW vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Edgewood College (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $100 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $46,000)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,500)
- CUW graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/