UWM vs. The Catholic University of America |
#169 in National Universities #7 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #280 in National Universities |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,020 Wisconsin Residents $22,020 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$55,834 |
cheaper$12,266 Wisconsin Residents $25,697 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,220 |
Less$6,805 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,865 |
Admission | ||
Easier86.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.59% |
Favorable23.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.41% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger22,676 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,968 |
Larger18,348 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,011 |
Larger4,328 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,957 |
Larger3,100 | Online Student Population | Smaller392 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
1,595 | Number of faculties | 674 |
Lower$83,037 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,990 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.