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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 86% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $234 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 River Falls is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Penn State Altoona is 139.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Penn State Altoona than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($25,854.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Penn State Altoona ($13,427 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 60.4% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($8,094 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Penn State Altoona (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 113.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($9,574 vs. $4,489)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 57 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($22,725 vs. $26,818)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($234 vs. $277)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/