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Overview |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,001 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,850 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,850 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,590 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,692 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,852 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,315 | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,243 | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $234 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (5,064 students vs. 2,001 students)
Edgewood College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Edgewood College is 409.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($34,850.00 vs. $6,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.5% higher at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($34,850.00 vs. $15,118.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Edgewood College ($15,242 vs. $26,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 64.4% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($7,658 vs. $12,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 499.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($21,852 vs. $3,647)
Edgewood College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is the same at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (81.6%)
Edgewood College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is the same as at University of Wisconsin River Falls (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $2,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($22,725 vs. $25,500)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($234 vs. $263)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/