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UWM Stritch Alma College DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Olivet College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC Comets | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 3.5% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at CUW than Olivet College ($32,770.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than CUW ($21,394 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 8.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,242 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 0.5% larger than aid received Olivet College ($23,477 vs. $23,361)
OC Comets vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 135 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming CUW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than CUW (70.4%)
OC Comets vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Olivet College (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $6,800 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,300)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/