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Overview |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $240 |
Diversity |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
York | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 6,446 students)
York vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 9.5% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at UW-La Crosse than CUNY York College ($16,404.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than UW-La Crosse ($6,670 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 158.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($6,942 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 166.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($9,036 vs. $3,395)
York vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or York .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 245 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at York (3.15)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and York.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than CUNY York College (68% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $6,300 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $14,450 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,250)
- York graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($90 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/