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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater CSN UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout| University of Wisconsin La Crosse | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,299 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,974 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,960 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,125 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,678 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 89% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,312 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 5,356 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $236 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 7,283 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 40.1% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($19,774.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than NSC ($13,125 vs. $16,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 37.9% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($7,960 vs. $10,979)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (89% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 63.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,642 vs. $4,678)
UW-La Crosse vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or UW-La Crosse .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UW-La Crosse (73.2%)
UW-La Crosse vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse or NSC? 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 NSC and UW-La Crosse.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Nevada State College (68% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $330 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,920 vs. $23,250)
- NSC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($236 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/