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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 26.8% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.3% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Grambling State University ($15,694.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than GSU- Grambling ($13,322 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 39.3% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($7,890 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 101.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,442 vs. $4,187)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 179 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Grambling State University (54% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $12,200 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,400)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $13,026 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($24,971 vs. $37,997)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($258 vs. $392)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/