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Overview |
UW-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Green Bay, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,599 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwgb.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,516 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,634 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,365 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,590 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 86% |
Admission |
UW-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 5,164 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,259 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $234 |
Diversity |
UW-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UW-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (9,599 students vs. 5,188 students)
UW-Green Bay vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Green Bay or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at UW-Green Bay than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($14,516.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($11,365 vs. $13,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,634 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Green Bay students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($5,590 vs. $4,489)
UW-Green Bay vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Green Bay or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or UW-Green Bay .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 20 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
UW-Green Bay vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Green Bay or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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-River Falls and UW-Green Bay.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $2,400 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $1,466 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($21,259 vs. $22,725)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($219 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Green Bay students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/