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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Concordia University Wisconsin | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | SLC | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 444 | ||
| 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 | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
CUW | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
CUW | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $276 |
Diversity |
CUW | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
CUW | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CUW | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 444 students)
CUW vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or SLC?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 13.4% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at CUW than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($32,770.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 5.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,510 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($23,477 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or CUW .
CUW vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW or SLC? 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 SLC and CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $6,900 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,200)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $2,801 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,726)
- CUW graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($247 vs. $276)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/