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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin Stritch UW-Stout DePaul Franklin University| Concordia University Wisconsin | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | UWO | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
CUW | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
CUW | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $245 |
Diversity |
CUW | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CUW | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CUW | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or UWO?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 410.3% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at CUW than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($32,770.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than CUW ($12,827 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 36.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,894 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 427.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($23,477 vs. $4,450)
CUW vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 36 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming CUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than CUW (70.4%)
CUW vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW or UWO? 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 UWO and CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $2,000 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $177 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($23,748 vs. $23,925)
- UWO graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($245 vs. $247)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/