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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU Lincoln University of Missouri North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Harris Stowe State University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,691 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,239 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,507 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,084 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 504.2% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at CUW than Harris Stowe State University ($32,770.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than CUW ($10,239 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 25.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,691 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 123.4% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($23,477 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe State University 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 Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Harris Stowe State University (58% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $16,000 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $30,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,025)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/