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Overview |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Green Bay, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,599 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwgb.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,516 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,634 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,365 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,590 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 64% |
Admission |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 5,164 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
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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 |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,259 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than UW-Green Bay based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 9,599 students)
UW-Green Bay vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Green Bay or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 20.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at UW-La Crosse than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($16,404.00 vs. $14,516.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than UW-La Crosse ($11,365 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 10% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($6,942 vs. $7,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Green Bay students is 64.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($5,590 vs. $3,395)
UW-Green Bay vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Green Bay 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 UW-Green Bay .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 60 points higher than at UW-Green Bay (1070)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UW-Green Bay (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
UW-Green Bay vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Green Bay 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 UW-Green Bay.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $7,800 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $1,991 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($21,259 vs. $23,250)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Green Bay students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/