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Overview |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,676 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwm.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,091 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,956 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,551 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,963 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 86% |
Admission |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,852 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 14,546 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
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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 |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,958 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UWM | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 5,188 students)
UWM vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWM or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 25.9% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at UWM than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($19,956.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than UWM ($13,427 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 34.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,094 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 32.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($5,963 vs. $4,489)
UWM vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWM or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or UWM .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is the same at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming UWM students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
UWM vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWM or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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-River Falls and UWM.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $2,233 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($22,725 vs. $24,958)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/