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Overview |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,726 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #889 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,826 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,739 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,227 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,126 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,206 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 83% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,310 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 2,726 students)
UW-Superior vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 23.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($8,455.00 vs. $6,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at UWM than University of Wisconsin Superior ($20,455.00 vs. $14,739.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than UWM ($13,126 vs. $16,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 51.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,227 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than University of Wisconsin Superior (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 26.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($5,305 vs. $4,206)
UW-Superior vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or UW-Superior .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 60 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming UWM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than UWM (88.4%)
UW-Superior vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior or UWM? 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 UWM and UW-Superior.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $8,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $1,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,958)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/