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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,274 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,585 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,404 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,942 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,130 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,395 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 72% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,290 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 5,413 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $156 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 6,128 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 32.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($17,622.00 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 CSU Channel Islands ($13,130 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 134.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($6,942 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (72% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 177.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($9,412 vs. $3,395)
UW-La Crosse vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or UW-La Crosse .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
UW-La Crosse vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and UW-La Crosse.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than California State University Channel Islands (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $3,400 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $8,067 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($15,183 vs. $23,250)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($156 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/