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UW Oshkosh vs University of Minnesota-Rochester

When it comes to higher education, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and University of Minnesota-Rochester stand out as two excellent options for prospective students. With acceptance rates of 84% and 79% respectively, both universities offer a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds. While UW-Oshkosh boasts a larger student body, with over 14,000 undergraduates, UMR is a smaller institution with a more intimate learning environment. Both universities offer a wide range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Education, and Nursing. However, UMR has a stronger focus on health sciences, while UW-Oshkosh excels in liberal arts and sciences. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into key aspects of these two universities, including tuition fees, graduation rates, and student life.
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University of Minnesota-Rochester

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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Overview

Location Rochester, Minnesota Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 69.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 80.2% 89.9%
Application fees $30
Undergraduate: $25
Graduate: $56
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range 22 - 29 18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score 1.0%
Students submitting ACT score 30.0% 59.0%
Total number of applicants 1,123 8,524
Total number of admissions given out 901 7,662
Admitted students who chose to enroll 174 1,786
Yield rate 19.3% 23.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $28,426
In state: $21,191
Out of state: $28,764
Average net price $14,198 $12,975
Tuition $12,376
In state: $6,422
Out of state: $13,995
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $4,662
Meal plan: $3,330
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 74.0%
Average amount $11,299 		60.0%
Average amount $4,031
Students receiving federal student loan 52.0%
Average amount $5,132 		43.0%
Average amount $4,878
Students taking out private loans 13.0%
Average amount $12,843 		6.0%
Average amount $9,406

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 646
Men 20.6% Women 79.4% 		12,946
Men 40.5% Women 59.5%
Graduate students N/A 1,196
Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Very Low
Out-of-state students 22.5% 9.3%
International students 0.5% 1.0%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Small
Dormitory capacity 334 2,473
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota California Illinois Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Michigan California

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Liberal Arts
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Business
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 21:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 46.6% 55.2%
Dropout rate 6.8% 42.5%
Transferred out 46.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,065
  • Year 2: $49,270
  • Year 3: $62,760
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $80,794
  • Year 2: $80,292
  • Year 3: $96,140
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,284
  • Year 2: $59,556
  • Year 3: $62,330
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,689
  • Year 2: $53,984
  • Year 3: $57,623
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,271
  • Year 2: $50,231
  • Year 3: $56,966
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,969
  • Year 2: $54,531
  • Year 3: $56,450
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,757
  • Year 2: $47,595
  • Year 3: $56,169
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,949
  • Year 2: $49,158
  • Year 3: $54,566
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,122
  • Year 2: $41,342
  • Year 3: $52,184
Social Work (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $50,105
  • Year 3: $51,437
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,921
  • Year 2: $37,568
  • Year 3: $48,623

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