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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Husson University UW-La Crosse UWO Wisconsin Madison College UWSP UW-Stout UWM Northern Michigan University Southwest Tech UW-Eau Claire| University of Maine at Augusta | University of Wisconsin Platteville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $250 |
Diversity |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UMA | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or UW-Platteville?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 14.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at UMA than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($18,750.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than UW-Platteville ($9,973 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Maine at Augusta ($8,072 vs. $8,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Wisconsin Platteville (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 79.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($8,723 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or UMA .
UMA vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (52% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $19,500 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $1,505 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,255)
- UMA graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($235 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/