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Overview |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $240 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or UW-La Crosse?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 170.3% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at CCSJ than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($20,500.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than CCSJ ($13,130 vs. $13,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 29.6% lower than costs at Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($6,942 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 328% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($14,532 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $2,700 more per year than CCSJ graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $46,800)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,250)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($204 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/