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Overview |
UWO | UWM | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,705 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,422 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,995 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,450 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 78% |
Admission |
UWO | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,704 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 7,705 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 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 |
UWO | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
UWO | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWO | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UWO | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 13,705 students)
UWO vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 26% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at UWM than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($19,956.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than UWM ($12,827 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 22.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,894 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 34% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($5,963 vs. $4,450)
UWO vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or UWO .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 20 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming UWM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than UWM (86.3%)
UWO vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO 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 UWO.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $2,000 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,210 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,748 vs. $24,958)
- UWO graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/