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Overview |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,056 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,605 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,875 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,071 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,691 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 4,329 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 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 | 16/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PVAMU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | 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 PVAMU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 9,056 students)
PVAMU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Prairie View A & M University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at PVAMU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($22,590.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($12,875 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 21.7% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($7,890 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 236.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($14,071 vs. $4,187)
PVAMU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU 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 PVAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 193 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
PVAMU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU 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 PVAMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Prairie View A & M University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $5,600 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $3,984 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($24,971 vs. $28,955)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/