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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| University of Wisconsin Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,710 | 376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,108 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,013 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,908 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,691 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 45% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 2,217 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | - | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 376 students)
UW-Superior vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or McNally Smith College of Music?
- McNally Smith College of Music is 313.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($27,040.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at McNally Smith College of Music than University of Wisconsin Superior ($27,040.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than McNally Smith College of Music ($12,908 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 1.2% lower than costs at McNally Smith College of Music ($7,013 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than McNally Smith College of Music (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNally Smith College of Music students is 91.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($7,067 vs. $3,691)
UW-Superior vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or UW-Superior .
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
UW-Superior vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and UW-Superior.
- The graduation rate at McNally Smith College of Music is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $2,800 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $34,900)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,550)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNally Smith College of Music students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/