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NMSU UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire Texas Tech University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Buffalo State College UT Permian Basin| The University of Texas at El Paso | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTEP | UWM | ||
| Location | El Paso, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,880 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utep.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTEP | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,704 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,112 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,563 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,564 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 78% |
Admission |
UTEP | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,493 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 10,485 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UTEP | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTEP | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
UTEP | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTEP | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UTEP | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 22,676 students)
UTEP vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTEP or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 5% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at UTEP than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($23,112.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than UWM ($9,563 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,582 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 77.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,564 vs. $5,963)
UTEP vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTEP or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or UTEP .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 117 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming UWM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman UTEP students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than UWM (86.3%)
UTEP vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTEP 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 UTEP.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $3,900 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $7,708 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,958)
- UTEP graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/