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Overview |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 610 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster-mo.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,248 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,248 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,768 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,039 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,051 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,544 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,437 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $250 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 610 students)
Westminster College vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or UW-Platteville?
- Westminster College is 371.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97% higher at Westminster College than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($30,248.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Westminster College ($15,595 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 45.7% lower than costs at Westminster College ($8,072 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than University of Wisconsin Platteville (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 352.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($22,039 vs. $4,866)
Westminster College vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 6 points higher than at Westminster College (1084)
- Incoming Westminster College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UW-Platteville (24)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $1,700 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,900)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,255 vs. $26,437)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($250 vs. $273)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/