University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Wisconsin Whitewater in Whitewater, WI with Ottawa University Milwaukee in Brookfield, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than Ottawa University-Milwaukee based on total student enrollment (11,746 students vs. 116 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Wisconsin Whitewater is located in Whitewater, WI (Distant Town setting); Ottawa University Milwaukee is in Brookfield, WI (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Milwaukee is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Wisconsin Whitewater 21:1; Ottawa University Milwaukee 2:1.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Ottawa University-Milwaukee Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Ottawa University-Milwaukee? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between University of Wisconsin Whitewater and Ottawa University-Milwaukee ($8,616.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Ottawa University Milwaukee ($18,716.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than at Ottawa University Milwaukee (51% vs. 0%).

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Ottawa University-Milwaukee Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Ottawa University-Milwaukee? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ottawa University-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Wisconsin Whitewater 19/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Test optional; Ottawa University-Milwaukee - Not reported.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Ottawa University-Milwaukee Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Ottawa University-Milwaukee? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Wisconsin Whitewater's six-year graduation rate is 54%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Ottawa University-Milwaukee.
• Graduates from Ottawa University Milwaukee earn a median of about $1,800 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,400 vs. $44,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ottawa University Milwaukee graduates have a $3,096 lower median loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates ($21,875 vs. $24,971).
• Among borrowers, Ottawa University-Milwaukee graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates ($226 vs. $258).
• More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ottawa University-Milwaukee students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.