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Overview |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Ashland, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 518 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northland.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,719 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,719 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,688 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,252 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,780 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 900 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1121/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,943 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northland College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 La Crosse is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 518 students)
Northland College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northland College or UW-La Crosse?
- Northland College is 423.7% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Northland College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($39,719.00 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 Northland College ($13,130 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 39.6% lower than costs at Northland College ($6,942 vs. $9,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 777.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($29,780 vs. $3,395)
Northland College vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northland 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 Northland College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 12 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Northland College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UW-La Crosse (25)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Northland College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northland 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 Northland College.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Northland College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $14,600 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $34,900)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $3,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,943)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/