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Overview |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Central | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 11,079 students)
Central vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Central Missouri is 23.3% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Central than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($16,080.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Central ($13,322 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($7,890 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 55.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($6,517 vs. $4,187)
Central vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 40 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Central Missouri (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $3,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,441 vs. $24,971)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/