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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 76% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | 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 PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- PennWest Clarion is 18.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than PennWest Clarion ($15,694.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 63.9% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($7,890 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than PennWest Clarion (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Whitewater students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($4,187 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 116 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
PennWest Clarion vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than PennWest Clarion (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $5,400 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,200)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $1,029 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($24,971 vs. $26,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/