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Overview |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 76% |
Admission |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than UW-Eau Claire based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 10,104 students)
UCCS vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 3.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at UCCS than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($20,544.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than UCCS ($15,000 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,014 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is 37.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($5,841 vs. $4,251)
UCCS vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 22 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming UCCS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UW-Eau Claire (24)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
UCCS vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or UW-Eau Claire? 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-Eau Claire and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $1,500 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $2,251 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($20,999 vs. $23,250)
- UCCS graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/