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Overview |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,710 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,108 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,013 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,908 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,691 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 84% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 2,217 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | UW-Platteville | ||
| 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 Platteville is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 2,710 students)
UW-Superior vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or UW-Platteville?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 1.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at UW-Platteville than University of Wisconsin Superior ($15,356.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than UW-Platteville ($12,908 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Platteville ($7,013 vs. $8,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Wisconsin Platteville (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Platteville students is 31.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($4,866 vs. $3,691)
UW-Superior vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or UW-Superior .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 100 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UW-Platteville (85.4%)
UW-Superior vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and UW-Superior.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $11,900 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $1,255 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,255)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/