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Overview |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Ripon, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 766 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ripon.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,300 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,300 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,999 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,826 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,142 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 1,742 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $234 |
Diversity |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ripon College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Ripon College | 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 766 students)
Ripon College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ripon College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Ripon College is 667% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.9% higher at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($49,300.00 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 Ripon College ($13,427 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 17.2% lower than costs at Ripon College ($8,094 vs. $9,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 764.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($38,826 vs. $4,489)
Ripon College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ripon College 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 Ripon College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 55 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Ripon College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ripon College 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 Ripon College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $5,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($22,725 vs. $28,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($234 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-River Falls students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/