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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
| Location | Whitewater, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,079 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uww.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,519 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,694 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,890 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,187 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,448 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 7,783 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,971 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 7,169 students)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 17.5% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($19,289.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than NSC ($13,322 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 37.3% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($7,890 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 59.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($6,696 vs. $4,187)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or NSC? 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 NSC and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Nevada State College (54% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $2,051 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,920 vs. $24,971)
- NSC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/