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UW-Eau Claire UW-Stout UNK UW-La Crosse K-State UWSP Minnesota State University-Mankato Peru State College Missouri Valley College UW-Green Bay UWO Hastings College| Wayne State College | University of Wisconsin River Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $234 |
Diversity |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 53% | ||
Campus |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 River Falls is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 12.8% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than Wayne State College ($14,421.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than WSC ($13,427 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 9.6% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($8,094 vs. $8,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 74.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,838 vs. $4,489)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or WSC .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WSC (3.36)
WSC vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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-River Falls and WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is the same as at University of Wisconsin River Falls (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $4,700 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $2,675 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($20,050 vs. $22,725)
- WSC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($207 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/