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Overview |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Johnson, VT | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,779 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsc.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,592 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,546 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,740 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,031 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 2,209 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,819 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $250 |
Diversity |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Johnson State College | UW-Platteville | ||
| 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 Platteville is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 1,779 students)
Johnson State College vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson State College or UW-Platteville?
- Johnson State College is 80.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Johnson State College than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($25,680.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than UW-Platteville ($15,546 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 53.7% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($8,072 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than University of Wisconsin Platteville (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 161.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($12,740 vs. $4,866)
Johnson State College vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson State College or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Johnson State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 115 points higher than at Johnson State College (975)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Johnson State College vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson State College or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and Johnson State College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than Johnson State College (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $15,700 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $436 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($23,819 vs. $24,255)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($246 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/