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Overview |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 1,876 students)
Edgewood College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or UW-La Crosse?
- Edgewood College is 342.3% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($33,550.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Edgewood College ($13,130 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 74.6% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($6,942 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 472% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($19,418 vs. $3,395)
Edgewood College vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 80 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Edgewood College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Edgewood College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $3,500 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $46,000)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/