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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 86% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $234 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 3,751 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Western Oregon University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Western Oregon State College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($28,710.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Western Oregon State College ($13,427 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 35% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($8,094 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than University of Wisconsin River Falls (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 53.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($6,907 vs. $4,489)
Western Oregon State College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 104 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Western Oregon University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $2,700 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,400)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $1,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($22,725 vs. $24,502)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/