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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin IU Iowa UCSD Florida| Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Manitowoc, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 444 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sl.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,900 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,900 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,510 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 47% |
Admission |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,726 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $230 |
Diversity |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 444 students)
SLC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SLC or Wisconsin?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 211.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Wisconsin than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($37,904.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 12% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,510 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Madison than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (47% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,171 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SLC or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or SLC .
SLC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SLC or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and SLC.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $25,600 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $39,200)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,476 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,726)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($230 vs. $276)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/