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DSC UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire Utah Utah State University WSU BYU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay| Utah Valley University | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVU | UWM | ||
| Location | Orem, UT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,099 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVU | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,614 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,174 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,234 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,635 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
UVU | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UVU | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVU | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,200 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $157 | $258 |
Diversity |
UVU | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UVU | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UVU | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 22,676 students)
UVU vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVU or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 44.1% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at UWM than Utah Valley University ($19,956.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than UWM ($9,346 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 18% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,234 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 64% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($5,963 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UVU or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or UVU .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWM (3.16)
UVU vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVU or UWM? 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 UWM and UVU.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Utah Valley University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,100)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $9,758 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($15,200 vs. $24,958)
- UVU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($157 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/