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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 76% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 13.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at CSU Bakersfield than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($17,622.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($7,521 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 80.4% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($7,890 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 156.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($10,750 vs. $4,187)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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-Whitewater and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than California State University Bakersfield (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $11,803 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($13,168 vs. $24,971)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($136 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/