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Overview |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Platteville, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,486 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwplatt.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,418 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,356 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,072 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,595 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,866 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 86% |
Admission |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,354 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 4,574 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 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 |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,255 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $234 |
Diversity |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UW-Platteville | 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 Platteville is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 5,188 students)
UW-Platteville vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Platteville or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 0.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at UW-Platteville than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($15,356.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than UW-Platteville ($13,427 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($8,072 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Wisconsin Platteville (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Platteville students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($4,866 vs. $4,489)
UW-Platteville vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Platteville 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 UW-Platteville .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 40 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
UW-Platteville vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Platteville 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 UW-Platteville.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $5,500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $1,530 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($22,725 vs. $24,255)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($234 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-River Falls students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/