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UW-La Crosse UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Western State Colorado University UWM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC UWO Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Green Bay| Colorado Mesa University | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 76% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $240 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 Eau Claire is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 8,905 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or UW-Eau Claire?
- Colorado Mesa University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($21,983.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Colorado Mesa ($15,000 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 27.8% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($9,014 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 116.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($9,209 vs. $4,251)
Colorado Mesa vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 158 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
Colorado Mesa vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or UW-Eau Claire? 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-Eau Claire and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Colorado Mesa University (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $7,900 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,250)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/