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Overview |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,001 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,850 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,850 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,590 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,692 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,852 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,315 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,243 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | UWM | ||
| 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 Milwaukee is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 2,001 students)
Edgewood College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or UWM?
- Edgewood College is 312.2% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($34,850.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($34,850.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Edgewood College ($16,499 vs. $26,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 14.7% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,980 vs. $12,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 311.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($21,852 vs. $5,305)
Edgewood College vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is the same at UWM (1050)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than UWM (88.4%)
Edgewood College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College or UWM? 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 UWM and Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $100 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $46,000)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $542 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($24,958 vs. $25,500)
- UWM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/