University of Wisconsin La Crosse Comparison

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Overview

 UW-La Crosse
Location La Crosse, WI
Setting Small City
Enrollment 10,274
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #548
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website uwlax.edu
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Costs

 UW-La Crosse
Tuition (In State) $7,585
Tuition (Out of State) $16,404
Room & Board $6,942
Avg Net Price $13,130
Avg Grant Aid $3,395
% Receiving Grant Aid 64%

Admission

 UW-La Crosse
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,290
Admitted 5,413
Acceptance Rate 74.3%
Enrolled % 43%
Avg High School GPA 3.6
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Moderate
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 22/26
SAT Range
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

 UW-La Crosse
Student to Faculty Ratio 19:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (22%)
  • Biology (11%)
  • Social Sciences (11%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Education (8%)

Outcomes

 UW-La Crosse
Graduation Rate 68%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,500
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,250
Median Loan Payment $240

Diversity

 UW-La Crosse
% Men 42%
% Women 58%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 90%
% Black 1%
% Hispanic 3%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

 UW-La Crosse
% In-State 81%
% Out-of-State 19%

Campus

 UW-La Crosse
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/