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Overview |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $234 |
Diversity |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CUW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 409.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at CUW than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($32,770.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than CUW ($13,427 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 50.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,094 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin River Falls (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 423% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($23,477 vs. $4,489)
CUW vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 16 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming CUW students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than CUW (70.4%)
CUW vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($22,725 vs. $23,925)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($234 vs. $247)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/