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UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Buffalo State College DePaul Saint Johns River State College Marquette University| Florida State College at Jacksonville | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,530 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,789 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,876 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 83% |
Admission |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than FSCJ based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 20,530 students)
FSCJ vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 235.8% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($8,455.00 vs. $2,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at UWM than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($20,455.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than UWM ($2,789 vs. $16,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 29.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,496 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Florida State College at Jacksonville (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State College at Jacksonville students is 10.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($5,876 vs. $5,305)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ 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 FSCJ.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $11,600 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $14,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($10,500 vs. $24,958)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/