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Overview |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or UW-Platteville?
- Clarke University is 474.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($36,900.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Clarke University ($15,595 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 31.3% lower than costs at Clarke University ($8,072 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Platteville (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 422.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($25,403 vs. $4,866)
Clarke University vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 45 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Clarke University vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $6,800 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,800)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $1,745 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($24,255 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarke University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/