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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UWO Wisconsin Madison College UWSP Saint Xavier University UW-Stout UWM Southwest Tech Northern Michigan University UW-Eau Claire| Saint Josephs College | University of Wisconsin Platteville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 23% | ||
Campus |
SJC | UW-Platteville | ||
| 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 Platteville is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or UW-Platteville?
- Saint Josephs College is 362% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at SJC than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($29,650.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than SJC ($15,595 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 17.4% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($8,072 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Wisconsin Platteville (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 350% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($21,898 vs. $4,866)
SJC vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or SJC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 105 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SJC (3.27)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $5,600 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,000)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $2,745 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($24,255 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SJC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/