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Overview |
CUW | UWM | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
CUW | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CUW | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
CUW | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CUW | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CUW | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or UWM?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 305% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at CUW than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($32,770.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than CUW ($16,551 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 11.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($10,896 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 293.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($23,477 vs. $5,963)
CUW vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 16 points higher than at UWM (1050)
- Incoming CUW students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than CUW (70.4%)
CUW vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW or UWM? 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 UWM and CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin and UWM have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,100 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,033 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,958)
- CUW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/