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Overview |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edgewood College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 766 students)
Edgewood College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Ripon College than Edgewood College ($49,300.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Edgewood College ($21,999 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 27.7% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($9,490 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 99.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($38,826 vs. $19,418)
Edgewood College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 55 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Edgewood College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Edgewood College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/