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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin Alaska Pacific University UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 36% |
Admission |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $240 |
Diversity |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UAA | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 Alaska Anchorage is larger than than UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (10,796 students vs. 10,299 students)
UAA vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 28.8% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at UAA than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($19,776.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than UAA ($13,125 vs. $13,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 55.9% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($7,960 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (76% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 61.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,545 vs. $4,678)
UAA vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UAA (3.39)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UAA (66.5%)
UAA vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and UAA.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $600 more per year than UAA graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $48,900)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $4,546 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($18,704 vs. $23,250)
- UAA graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/