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Overview |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or UWM?
- Olivet College is 291.3% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at OC Comets than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($31,664.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than OC Comets ($16,551 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 3.2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,896 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 291.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($23,361 vs. $5,963)
OC Comets vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 119 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming UWM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets or UWM? 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 UWM and OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $6,800 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,300)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/