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Overview |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,418 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,418 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,956 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,236 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,893 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,856 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Grand View University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Grand View University based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,827 students)
Grand View University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Grand View University is 381.9% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Grand View University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($31,418.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Grand View University ($13,322 vs. $20,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 38.9% lower than costs at Grand View University ($7,890 vs. $10,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 446.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($22,893 vs. $4,187)
Grand View University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University 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 Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 81 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman Grand View University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Grand View University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View University 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 Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Grand View University (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $700 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,900)
- Grand View University students graduate with a $1,063 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($23,908 vs. $24,971)
- Grand View University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/