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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Whitewater, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,079 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uww.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,519 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,694 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,890 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,187 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,448 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 7,783 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,971 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 2,710 students)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or UW-Superior?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 0.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than University of Wisconsin Superior ($15,694.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($12,908 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,013 vs. $7,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Whitewater students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($4,187 vs. $3,691)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 60 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $6,900 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $1,971 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,971)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/