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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Whitewater, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,079 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uww.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,519 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,694 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,890 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,187 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,448 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 7,783 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,971 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,188 students)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 1.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($15,694.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($13,322 vs. $13,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 2.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,890 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin River Falls students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($4,489 vs. $4,187)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is the same at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $2,246 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,725 vs. $24,971)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/