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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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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 | Sep 12, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than University of Minnesota-Crookston based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 2,303 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Minnesota Crookston is 54.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($11,362.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at UW-Eau Claire than University of Minnesota Crookston ($16,074.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than UW-Eau Claire ($12,894 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Crookston ($9,014 vs. $9,792)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Crookston than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (92% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 170.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($11,500 vs. $4,251)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 84 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Crookston (1026)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston or UW-Eau Claire? 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-Eau Claire and University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than University of Minnesota Crookston (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,000)
- University of Minnesota Crookston students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Crookston students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/