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Overview |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Clarke University is 466% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.1% higher at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($36,900.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Clarke University ($13,322 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 34.3% lower than costs at Clarke University ($7,890 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 506.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($25,403 vs. $4,187)
Clarke University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University 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 Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 5 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Clarke University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Clarke University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $1,800 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,800)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $1,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($24,971 vs. $26,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/