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Overview |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,477 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | excelsior.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,870 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $247 |
Diversity |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Excelsior University | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (14,477 students vs. 5,063 students)
Excelsior University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Excelsior University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CUW than Excelsior University ($33,750.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Excelsior University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($23,693 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Excelsior University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Excelsior University .
Excelsior University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Excelsior University or CUW? 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 CUW and Excelsior University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $13,055 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($10,870 vs. $23,925)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($112 vs. $247)
- More Excelsior University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/