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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Brookfield, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,274 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,585 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,404 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,942 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,130 | $17,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,395 | $9,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,290 | 61 | ||
| Admitted | 5,413 | 58 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 69% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Herzing University-Brookfield based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 394 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or Herzing University-Brookfield?
- Herzing University Brookfield is 55.8% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at UW-La Crosse than Herzing University Brookfield ($16,404.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Herzing University-Brookfield ($13,130 vs. $17,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 33.1% lower than costs at Herzing University Brookfield ($6,942 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Brookfield than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Herzing University Brookfield students is 193.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($9,964 vs. $3,395)
UW-La Crosse vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or Herzing University-Brookfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Brookfield or UW-La Crosse .
- Herzing University-Brookfield has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
UW-La Crosse vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse or Herzing University-Brookfield? 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 Herzing University-Brookfield and UW-La Crosse.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $6,100 more per year than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,400)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $463 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,713)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Brookfield students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/