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Overview |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $250 |
Diversity |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WWU | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or UW-Platteville?
- William Woods University is 312.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at WWU than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($26,500.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than WWU ($15,595 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 29.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,072 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than University of Wisconsin Platteville (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 319.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($20,431 vs. $4,866)
WWU vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or WWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 55 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and WWU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than William Woods University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $11,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($21,437 vs. $24,255)
- WWU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($221 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/