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Overview |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 64% |
Admission |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UALR | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 La Crosse is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 32.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at UW-La Crosse than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($16,404.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than UW-La Crosse ($11,173 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 32% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($6,942 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 209.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($10,494 vs. $3,395)
UALR vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 140 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (68% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $11,500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- UALR graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/