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Overview |
WSU | UWM | ||
| Location | Ogden, UT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,914 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | weber.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,471 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,232 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,525 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,831 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
WSU | 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 | 3.36 | 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 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 22,676 students)
WSU vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 47.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at UWM than Weber State University ($19,956.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than UWM ($10,525 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 18% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,232 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 2.3% larger than aid received Weber State University ($5,963 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or WSU .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UWM (3.16)
WSU vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,100)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $9,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,958)
- WSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/