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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UWO Wisconsin Madison College UWSP Purdue Global-Davenport Campus UW-Stout UWM Southwest Tech Northern Michigan University UW-Eau Claire| University of Wisconsin Platteville | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Platteville, WI | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,486 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwplatt.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,418 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,356 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,072 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,595 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,866 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,354 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,574 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,255 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $341 |
Diversity |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 98% | ||
Campus |
UW-Platteville | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than UW-Platteville based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 6,486 students)
UW-Platteville vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Platteville or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 83.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($11,762.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at UW-Platteville than American InterContinental University Online ($15,356.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than UW-Platteville ($13,808 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Platteville ($6,917 vs. $8,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Platteville than American InterContinental University Online (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American InterContinental University Online students is 29.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($6,284 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Platteville or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or UW-Platteville .
UW-Platteville vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Platteville or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and UW-Platteville.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $2,200 more per year than AIU Online graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $8,726 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($24,255 vs. $32,981)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($250 vs. $341)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/