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UW-Eau Claire UW-Stout UW-La Crosse FGCU SCF UWSP Minnesota State University-Mankato Valencia College MDC UWO UW-Green Bay University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of Wisconsin River Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $234 |
Diversity |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 49% | ||
Campus |
FSW | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 5,064 students)
FSW vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 180.7% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,837.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than Florida SouthWestern State College ($15,118.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($9,030 vs. $15,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 31.2% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,658 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Florida SouthWestern State College (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 58.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($5,767 vs. $3,647)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW 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 FSW .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $6,700 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,725 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,725)
- FSW graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($93 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/