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Overview |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | 22/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $240 |
Diversity |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Grace University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or UW-La Crosse?
- Grace University is 191.6% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Grace University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($22,120.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Grace University ($13,130 vs. $19,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 5.5% lower than costs at Grace University ($6,942 vs. $7,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace University students is 285.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($13,079 vs. $3,395)
Grace University vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace University 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 Grace University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 127 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Grace University vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace University 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 Grace University.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Grace University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $16,200 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,250)
- Grace University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($183 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/