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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-P) vs Mizzou

When it comes to higher education, University of Wisconsin-Platteville and University of Missouri-Columbia stand out as two excellent options for prospective students. With acceptance rates of 84% and 81%, respectively, both universities offer a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds. While UW-Platteville boasts a smaller student body of around 6,000 undergraduates, Mizzou's student population exceeds 22,000, creating a more vibrant and diverse campus experience. In terms of popular majors, UW-Platteville excels in engineering, business, and education, while Mizzou offers a wider range of programs, including highly regarded options in journalism, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. With graduation rates of 58% and 65%, respectively, both universities demonstrate a commitment to student success. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to
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University of Missouri-Columbia

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Overview

Location Columbia, Missouri Platteville, Wisconsin
Campus setting City: Midsize 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 88.0% 76.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 76.5% 87.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $55
Graduate: $75
Undergraduate: $25
Graduate: $56
SAT range 1130 - 1350 N/A
ACT range 23 - 30 20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score 7.0%
Students submitting ACT score 72.0% 58.0%
Total number of applicants 19,966 5,156
Total number of admissions given out 15,283 4,515
Admitted students who chose to enroll 4,843 1,265
Yield rate 31.7% 28.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not 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: $27,977
Out of state: $46,952
In state: $22,285
Out of state: $30,924
Average net price $18,249 $14,840
Tuition
In state: $10,017
Out of state: $28,992
In state: $6,418
Out of state: $15,057
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,710
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)

 85.0%
Average amount $11,312 		84.0%
Average amount $3,693
Students receiving federal student loan 36.0%
Average amount $5,270 		50.0%
Average amount $4,856
Students taking out private loans 8.0%
Average amount $16,554 		10.0%
Average amount $9,791

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 23,696
Men 45.9% Women 54.1% 		6,266
Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students 7,705
Men 38.3% Women 61.7% 		507
Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 31.0% 21.9%
International students 4.1% 1.1%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 6,898 2,343
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Missouri Illinois Texas Kansas Colorado Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Minnesota Indiana

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 72.5% 59.0%
Dropout rate 26.8% 38.4%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $93,333
  • Year 2: $100,008
  • Year 3: $104,573
Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $84,087
  • Year 2: $80,628
  • Year 3: $96,108
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $89,564
  • Year 3: $93,226
Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $80,803
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $85,805
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,511
  • Year 2: $81,210
  • Year 3: $81,536
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,866
  • Year 2: $74,953
  • Year 3: $79,864
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,895
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $79,424
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,907
  • Year 2: $67,101
  • Year 3: $78,960
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,579
  • Year 2: $69,897
  • Year 3: $78,050
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,571
  • Year 2: $66,004
  • Year 3: $74,926
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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