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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| University of Wisconsin Superior | Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,710 | 28 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | coloradotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $10,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,108 | $10,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,013 | $8,379 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,908 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,691 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,217 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $33,706 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $348 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | - | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | Colorado Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Colorado Tech based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 28 students)
UW-Superior vs. Colorado Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or Colorado Tech?
- Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls is 59.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($10,440.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at UW-Superior than Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls ($14,108.00 vs. $10,440.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 19.5% lower than costs at Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls ($7,013 vs. $8,379)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Superior students is ?% larger than aid received Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls ($3,691 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or Colorado Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Tech or UW-Superior .
UW-Superior vs. Colorado Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior or Colorado Tech? 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 Colorado Tech and UW-Superior.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls (44% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls earn on average $20,900 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $10,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $33,706)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $348)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/