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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth| Rogers State University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,155 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,320 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,725 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,446 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,107 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 64% |
Admission |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $240 |
Diversity |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
RSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
RSU | 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 3,155 students)
RSU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 67.2% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at UW-La Crosse than Rogers State University ($16,404.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than RSU ($13,130 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 54.5% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($6,942 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rogers State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (79% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rogers State University students is 109.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,107 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU 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 RSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 300 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at RSU (3.4)
RSU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU 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 RSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Rogers State University (68% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $12,200 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($16,150 vs. $23,250)
- RSU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($166 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/