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Overview |
SNC | UWM | ||
| Location | De Pere, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snc.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,532 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,532 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,698 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,236 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,988 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
SNC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,338 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,076 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1066/1220 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SNC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
SNC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SNC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SNC | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 2,165 students)
SNC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNC or UWM?
- Saint Norbert College is 414.9% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at SNC than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($43,532.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than SNC ($16,499 vs. $27,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 15.6% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,980 vs. $12,698)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 446.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($28,988 vs. $5,305)
SNC vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SNC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or SNC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 75 points higher than at UWM (1050)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UWM (3.16)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UWM (88.4%)
SNC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNC 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 SNC.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $4,800 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/