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Overview |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Ripon, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 766 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ripon.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,300 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,300 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,999 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,826 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,142 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,742 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $230 |
Diversity |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Ripon College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Madison is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 766 students)
Ripon College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ripon College or Wisconsin?
- Ripon College is 431.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($49,300.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Ripon College ($13,376 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,490 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 247.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($38,826 vs. $11,171)
Ripon College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ripon College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Ripon College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 195 points higher than at Ripon College (1105)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Ripon College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ripon College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Ripon College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Ripon College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $15,600 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,200)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $28,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($230 vs. $289)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/