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UW-La Crosse Wisconsin WVU Fairmont State University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Marshall University UW-Green Bay UWSP Buffalo State College| West Virginia State University | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | UWM | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 78% |
Admission |
WVSU | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 |
WVSU | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
WVSU | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 3,785 students)
WVSU vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or UWM?
- West Virginia State University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at UWM than West Virginia State University ($19,956.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than UWM ($11,684 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 12.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,896 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 59% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,482 vs. $5,963)
WVSU vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or WVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 123 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming UWM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UWM (3.16)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UWM (86.3%)
WVSU vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU 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 WVSU.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $13,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,958)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/