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Overview |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Eau Claire, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,104 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwec.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,361 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,074 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,000 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,251 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 87% |
Admission |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,403 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 7,971 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 80% | ||
Campus |
UW-Eau Claire | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 3,473 students)
UW-Eau Claire vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Eau Claire or Herzing University-Madison?
- Herzing University Madison is 60.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Herzing University Madison ($16,074.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Herzing University-Madison ($15,000 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 2.5% lower than costs at Herzing University Madison ($9,014 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Madison than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Herzing University Madison students is 27.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($5,423 vs. $4,251)
UW-Eau Claire vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Eau Claire or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or UW-Eau Claire .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
UW-Eau Claire vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Eau Claire or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and UW-Eau Claire.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Herzing University Madison (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $4,500 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $43,400)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $463 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Madison graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,713)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Madison graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/