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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | River Falls, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,064 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwrf.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,837 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,118 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,658 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,242 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,647 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,903 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 4,818 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,725 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $156 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 5,064 students)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 19.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,837.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($17,622.00 vs. $15,118.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($10,931 vs. $15,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 85.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($7,658 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than California State University Channel Islands (82% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 251.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($12,804 vs. $3,647)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or University of Wisconsin-River Falls .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (81.6%)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,542 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,725)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($156 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/