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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or UW-Platteville?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 385.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($31,150.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($15,595 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 40.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($8,072 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than University of Wisconsin Platteville (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 443.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($26,438 vs. $4,866)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 138 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $17,300 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,300)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($24,255 vs. $26,999)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/