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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth| University of Wisconsin La Crosse | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,299 | 10,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,974 | $11,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $11,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,960 | $7,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,125 | $14,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,678 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 83% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,312 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,356 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $341 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 94% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (10,997 students vs. 10,299 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 46.1% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($11,650.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at UW-La Crosse than American InterContinental University Online ($17,014.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than AIU Online ($13,125 vs. $14,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 0.1% lower than costs at American InterContinental University Online ($7,960 vs. $7,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American InterContinental University Online than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (83% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American InterContinental University Online students is 40% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($6,547 vs. $4,678)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or UW-La Crosse .
UW-La Crosse vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and UW-La Crosse.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $2,100 more per year than AIU Online graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $47,400)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $9,731 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,981)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($240 vs. $341)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/