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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth| Upper Iowa University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or UW-La Crosse?
- Upper Iowa University is 329.7% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at UIU than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($32,589.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than UIU ($13,130 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 38.9% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($6,942 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 659.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($25,788 vs. $3,395)
UIU vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or UIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 200 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and UIU.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Upper Iowa University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $7,400 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,100)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/