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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-P) vs UMD Duluth

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the scenic landscapes of Platteville, Wisconsin, or the vibrant port city of Duluth, Minnesota. University of Wisconsin-Platteville and University of Minnesota-Duluth, both esteemed institutions, offer distinct experiences. UW-Platteville boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to aspiring students. UMD, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, fostering a rich multicultural environment. While UW-Platteville excels in engineering and agriculture programs, UMD shines in liberal arts and sciences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, tuition fees, and campus life, to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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University of Minnesota-Duluth

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Overview

Location Duluth, Minnesota Platteville, Wisconsin
Campus setting City: Small 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 77.0% 76.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 79.5% 87.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $75
Undergraduate: $25
Graduate: $56
SAT range 1160 - 1270 N/A
ACT range 22 - 28 20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score 1.0%
Students submitting ACT score 47.0% 58.0%
Total number of applicants 9,610 5,156
Total number of admissions given out 7,644 4,515
Admitted students who chose to enroll 2,029 1,265
Yield rate 26.5% 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: $26,194
Out of state: $31,492
In state: $22,285
Out of state: $30,924
Average net price $16,960 $14,840
Tuition
In state: $12,420
Out of state: $17,718
In state: $6,418
Out of state: $15,057
Room & board $8,796
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)

 72.0%
Average amount $7,817 		84.0%
Average amount $3,693
Students receiving federal student loan 52.0%
Average amount $5,124 		50.0%
Average amount $4,856
Students taking out private loans 19.0%
Average amount $12,751 		10.0%
Average amount $9,791

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 9,024
Men 50.4% Women 49.6% 		6,266
Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students 860
Men 40.5% Women 59.5% 		507
Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 12.9% 21.9%
International students 1.6% 1.1%
Campus local/setting City: Small Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 2,962 2,343
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 Illinois Colorado Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Minnesota Indiana

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Education
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 64.7% 59.0%
Dropout rate 8.9% 38.4%
Transferred out 25.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,504
  • Year 2: $64,940
  • Year 3: $72,817
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,019
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $72,678
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,483
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $70,314
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,217
  • Year 2: $61,218
  • Year 3: $70,085
Statistics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,767
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $65,743
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,804
  • Year 2: $56,979
  • Year 3: $65,374
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,744
  • Year 2: $53,244
  • Year 3: $62,864
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,990
  • Year 2: $52,651
  • Year 3: $61,141
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,377
  • Year 2: $61,020
  • Year 3: $60,088
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,318
  • Year 2: $46,478
  • Year 3: $57,955
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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