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UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Buffalo State College DePaul UIC Northeastern Illinois University| Chicago State University | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UWM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
CSU | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 5.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.7% higher at UWM than Chicago State University ($19,956.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UWM ($6,446 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 26.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,896 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 166.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($15,891 vs. $5,963)
CSU vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 175 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UWM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UWM? 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 UWM and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Chicago State University (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $7,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,300)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $6,292 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,958 vs. $31,250)
- UWM graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/