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Overview |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $240 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or UW-La Crosse?
- Washburn University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Washburn University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($20,328.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than UW-La Crosse ($12,473 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 44.6% lower than costs at Washburn University ($6,942 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 130.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,818 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Washburn University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $7,200 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $6,350 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($16,900 vs. $23,250)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($174 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/