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Overview |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Wartburg College is 617% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.8% higher at Wartburg College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($46,740.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Wartburg College ($13,322 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 30.3% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($7,890 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 763.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($36,157 vs. $4,187)
Wartburg College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 55 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Wartburg College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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-Whitewater and Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/