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Overview |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 48,956 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wisc.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,273 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,904 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,376 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,171 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 84% |
Admission |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,214 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 29,539 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wisconsin | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UW-Platteville based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 6,486 students)
Wisconsin vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wisconsin or UW-Platteville?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 44.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.8% higher at Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($37,904.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UW-Platteville ($13,376 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 59.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($8,072 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Platteville than University of Wisconsin Madison (84% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 129.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($11,171 vs. $4,866)
Wisconsin vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wisconsin or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Wisconsin .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 210 points higher than at UW-Platteville (1090)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UW-Platteville (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Wisconsin vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wisconsin or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and Wisconsin.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $15,200 more per year than UW-Platteville graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,600)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,005 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,255)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Platteville students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/