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Overview |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Madison is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,876 students)
Edgewood College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or Wisconsin?
- Edgewood College is 261.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Wisconsin than Edgewood College ($37,904.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Edgewood College ($13,376 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,120 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Madison (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 73.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($19,418 vs. $11,171)
Edgewood College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 250 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Edgewood College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Edgewood College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $18,800 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $46,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,500)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/