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Alaska Pacific University UWO UWM UW-Eau Claire UWSP UW-Stout Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Platteville University of Alaska Fairbanks Lakeland University| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of Wisconsin Green Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 10,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $6,767 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $15,354 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $8,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $10,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $7,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 53% |
Admission |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 6,373 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $219 |
Diversity |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UAA | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than UW-Green Bay based on total student enrollment (10,796 students vs. 10,326 students)
UAA vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or UW-Green Bay?
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is 9.3% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($6,767.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at UAA than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($19,776.00 vs. $15,354.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than UAA ($10,289 vs. $13,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 54.3% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($8,042 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (76% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Green Bay students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($7,689 vs. $7,545)
UAA vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UAA (66.5%)
UAA vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or UW-Green Bay? 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-Green Bay and UAA.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $7,200 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,700)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $2,555 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Green Bay graduates. ($18,704 vs. $21,259)
- UAA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Green Bay graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/