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Overview |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 1,876 students)
Edgewood College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or UWO?
- Edgewood College is 422.4% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($33,550.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Edgewood College ($12,827 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 36.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($8,894 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 336.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($19,418 vs. $4,450)
Edgewood College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 20 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than UWO (88.5%)
Edgewood College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College or UWO? 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 UWO and Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $1,900 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,748 vs. $25,500)
- UWO graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/