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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth| Governors State University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 36% |
Admission |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $240 |
Diversity |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 1.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at UW-La Crosse than Governors State University ($17,014.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UW-La Crosse ($10,833 vs. $13,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 42.7% lower than costs at Governors State University ($7,960 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (90% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 141.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($11,315 vs. $4,678)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 219 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-La Crosse (3.6)
GSU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and GSU.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $6,900 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,250)
- GSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/