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Overview |
SJC | UWM | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
SJC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SJC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
SJC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SJC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
SJC | UWM | ||
| 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 Milwaukee is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or UWM?
- Saint Josephs College is 266.5% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at SJC than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($29,650.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than UWM ($15,836 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,480 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 267.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($21,898 vs. $5,963)
SJC vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or SJC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 65 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming UWM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC or UWM? 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 UWM and SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $2,100 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,000)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/