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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Governors State University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | CUW | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $247 |
Diversity |
GSU | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
GSU | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,063 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 328.7% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.7% higher at CUW than Governors State University ($33,750.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than CUW ($10,833 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,360 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Governors State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 109.4% larger than aid received Governors State University ($23,693 vs. $11,315)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 155 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming CUW students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CUW (3.52)
GSU vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $3,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,675 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,925)
- GSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($178 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/