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Overview |
CULVER | UWM | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
CULVER | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CULVER | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
CULVER | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CULVER | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or UWM?
- Culver Stockton College is 254.7% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at CULVER than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($28,700.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than CULVER ($16,551 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,270 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 263.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($21,686 vs. $5,963)
CULVER vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 82 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming UWM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UWM (3.16)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than UWM (86.3%)
CULVER vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at CULVER is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $5,500 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,600)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $42 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($24,958 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and CULVER graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/