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Overview |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alverno.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,008 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,008 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,097 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,833 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 586 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,693 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $234 |
Diversity |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alverno College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Alverno College | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 1,596 students)
Alverno College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alverno College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Alverno College is 382.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($31,008.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Alverno College ($13,427 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 6.5% lower than costs at Alverno College ($8,094 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 453.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($24,833 vs. $4,489)
Alverno College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alverno College 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 Alverno College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 140 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Alverno College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alverno College 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 Alverno College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Alverno College (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $5,000 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $8,968 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($22,725 vs. $31,693)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($234 vs. $327)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/