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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-P) vs Grand Valley State

Envision yourself as a student, embarking on a journey of higher education. As you navigate the vast landscape of universities, two prominent institutions emerge: University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Grand Valley State University. While both offer exceptional academic experiences, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your decision. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to uncover the nuances that set these universities apart. Discover the differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the unique strengths and offerings of each institution to determine which aligns best with your aspirations and goals.
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Grand Valley State University

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Overview

Location Allendale, Michigan Platteville, Wisconsin
Campus setting Suburb: Large Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 83.0% 76.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 91.7% 87.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $30
Graduate: $30
Undergraduate: $25
Graduate: $56
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A 20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score 58.0%
Total number of applicants 17,163 5,156
Total number of admissions given out 15,730 4,515
Admitted students who chose to enroll 3,807 1,265
Yield rate 24.2% 28.0%
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
In state: $23,604
Out of state: $29,340
In state: $22,285
Out of state: $30,924
Average net price $16,947 $14,840
Tuition
In state: $13,560
Out of state: $19,296
In state: $6,418
Out of state: $15,057
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,380
Meal plan: $3,500
Room/dormitory: $5,057
Meal plan: $3,160
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 80.0%
Average amount $8,376 		84.0%
Average amount $3,693
Students receiving federal student loan 50.0%
Average amount $5,161 		50.0%
Average amount $4,856
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $13,024 		10.0%
Average amount $9,791

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 19,379
Men 38.9% Women 61.1% 		6,266
Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students 3,027
Men 28.0% Women 72.0% 		507
Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 10.6% 21.9%
International students 1.8% 1.1%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 6,012 2,343
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Michigan Illinois Indiana Ohio Texas Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Minnesota Indiana

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 67.1% 59.0%
Dropout rate 15.6% 38.4%
Transferred out 15.4% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $103,525
  • Year 2: $105,839
  • Year 3: $111,967
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,846
  • Year 2: $96,539
  • Year 3: $93,695
Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $79,623
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $83,454
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,965
  • Year 2: $68,666
  • Year 3: $73,434
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,881
  • Year 2: $62,691
  • Year 3: $72,792
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,211
  • Year 2: $65,969
  • Year 3: $72,474
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,095
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $71,736
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,039
  • Year 2: $58,479
  • Year 3: $69,240
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,382
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $68,410
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,161
  • Year 2: $67,939
  • Year 3: $68,289
Engineering, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,585
  • Year 2: $87,604
  • Year 3: $92,836
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,346
  • Year 2: $77,087
  • Year 3: $84,509
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,776
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $76,525
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,693
  • Year 2: $67,995
  • Year 3: $75,539
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $62,508
  • Year 3: $71,510
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,385
  • Year 2: $65,585
  • Year 3: $70,482
Engineering Physics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,446
  • Year 2: $61,218
  • Year 3: $70,434
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,712
  • Year 2: $66,701
  • Year 3: $69,993
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,584
  • Year 2: $59,549
  • Year 3: $67,096
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,584
  • Year 2: $60,028
  • Year 3: $65,716

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