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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| Allen College | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $237 |
Diversity |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or UW-Superior?
- Allen College is 194.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($19,236.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Allen College than University of Wisconsin Superior ($19,236.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Allen College ($12,908 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 3.8% lower than costs at Allen College ($7,013 vs. $7,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Superior students is 127.1% larger than aid received Allen College ($3,691 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Allen College .
Allen College vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Allen College is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $11,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $37,700)
- Allen College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($16,750 vs. $23,000)
- Allen College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($173 vs. $237)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/