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Overview |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $237 |
Diversity |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UAM | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 2,710 students)
UAM vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or UW-Superior?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 28.4% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at UW-Superior than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($14,108.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than UW-Superior ($12,693 vs. $12,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Monticello ($7,013 vs. $7,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 151.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($9,286 vs. $3,691)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or UAM .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and UAM.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $3,900 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/