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Overview |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,761 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,806 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,719 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,942 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,088 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 82% |
Admission |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,082 | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | 7,872 | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $234 |
Diversity |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 49% | ||
Campus |
UWO | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 5,064 students)
UWO vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 0.5% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($6,837.00 vs. $6,806.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($15,118.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($12,942 vs. $15,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,658 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (82% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 66.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($6,088 vs. $3,647)
UWO vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or UWO .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 20 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (81.6%)
UWO vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and UWO.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and University of Wisconsin-River Falls have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,100 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $1,023 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,725 vs. $23,748)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($234 vs. $245)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/