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Wisconsin UW-Eau Claire Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas Iowa University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Purdue Macalester College| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 64% |
Admission |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 10,274 students)
Minnesota vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 84.7% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at Minnesota than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($33,246.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Minnesota ($13,130 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 71.3% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($6,942 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 235.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($11,388 vs. $3,395)
Minnesota vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota 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 Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 158 points higher than at UW-La Crosse (1130)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UW-La Crosse (25)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UW-La Crosse (3.6)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Minnesota vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $8,700 more per year than UW-La Crosse graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,500)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $3,065 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,250)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/