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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| Saint Josephs College | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SJC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or UW-La Crosse?
- Saint Josephs College is 290.9% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at SJC than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($29,650.00 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 SJC ($13,130 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 36.6% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($6,942 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 545% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($21,898 vs. $3,395)
SJC vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC 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 SJC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 145 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
SJC vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Saint Josephs College (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $5,500 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $44,000)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SJC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/