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Overview |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
| Location | Green Bay, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,599 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwgb.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,516 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,634 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,365 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,590 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 78% |
Admission |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 5,164 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,259 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-Green Bay | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than UW-Green Bay based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 9,599 students)
UW-Green Bay vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Green Bay or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 28.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at UWM than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($19,956.00 vs. $14,516.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than UWM ($11,365 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 42.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,634 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 6.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($5,963 vs. $5,590)
UW-Green Bay vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Green Bay or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or UW-Green Bay .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 20 points higher than at UWM (1050)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Green Bay students have at the same average high school GPA (3.16) as students at UWM (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than UWM (86.3%)
UW-Green Bay vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Green Bay or UWM? 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 UWM and UW-Green Bay.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $4,400 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($21,259 vs. $24,958)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/