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Overview |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UAA | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 5.3% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at UAA than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($19,776.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than UAA ($13,322 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 60.5% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($7,890 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 113.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,929 vs. $4,187)
UAA vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and UAA.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,600)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $6,267 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($18,704 vs. $24,971)
- UAA graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/