Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UWM Stritch ISU OU Wartburg College DePaul Franklin University Carthage St. Ambrose University SHU Northern Illinois North Greenville University| Upper Iowa University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UIU | CUW | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UIU | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $32,770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UIU | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
UIU | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UIU | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $247 |
Diversity |
UIU | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UIU | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UIU | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 0.6% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at CUW than Upper Iowa University ($32,770.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than UIU ($24,485 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 26.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,644 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($25,788 vs. $23,477)
UIU vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 136 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming CUW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UIU (3.34)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or CUW? 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 CUW and UIU.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Upper Iowa University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $4,000 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $75 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/