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Overview |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SAU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Spring Arbor University is 375.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at SAU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($31,020.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than SAU ($13,322 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 35% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($7,890 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 393.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($20,677 vs. $4,187)
SAU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 23 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $2,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $928 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,971)
- SAU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/