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Overview |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,676 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwm.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,091 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,956 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,551 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,963 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,852 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,546 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,958 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UWM | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 22,676 students)
UWM vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWM or South Texas College?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 210% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.1% higher at UWM than South Texas College ($19,956.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than UWM ($1,692 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 61.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($6,745 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,799 vs. $5,963)
Which college is harder to get into, UWM or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or UWM .
UWM vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWM or South Texas College? 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 South Texas College and UWM.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $11,900 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/