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Overview |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 76% |
Admission |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 11,079 students)
UCCS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 17.1% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at UCCS than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($20,544.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than UCCS ($13,322 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 44.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,890 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is 39.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($5,841 vs. $4,187)
UCCS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 38 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
UCCS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $3,972 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($20,999 vs. $24,971)
- UCCS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/