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Valencia College University of Wisconsin-Whitewater MDC UW-La Crosse UWO Wisconsin Madison College UWSP UW-Stout UWM BC FSCJ| Santa Fe College | University of Wisconsin Platteville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,698 | 6,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $6,827 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $15,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $8,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,790 | $15,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,547 | $4,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,754 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $250 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than UW-Platteville based on total student enrollment (12,698 students vs. 6,696 students)
Santa Fe College vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or UW-Platteville?
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is 264.7% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,827.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at UW-Platteville than Santa Fe College ($15,786.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than UW-Platteville ($11,790 vs. $15,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 22.4% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,174 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Santa Fe College (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Platteville students is 63.4% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($4,163 vs. $2,547)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $12,100 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $13,230 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($11,025 vs. $24,255)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($113 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/