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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout IU Southeast AUM Eastern| Indiana University East | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | UWO | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
IU East | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
IU East | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UWO?
- Indiana University East is 13.3% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at IU East than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($20,634.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UWO ($8,837 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 5.8% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($8,894 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 76.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,874 vs. $4,450)
IU East vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 69 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming UWO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or UWO? 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 UWO and IU East.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Indiana University East (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $11,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,748)
- IU East graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/