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Alabama State University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM Tennessee State University UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO Tuskegee University Albany State University UW-Platteville| Alabama A & M University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $251 |
Diversity |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or UWSP?
- Alabama A & M University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at AAMU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($17,220.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than AAMU ($13,702 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 19% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,000 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 141.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($10,066 vs. $4,169)
AAMU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 200 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or UWSP? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWSP and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Alabama A & M University (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $7,400 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,300)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $10,640 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($24,360 vs. $35,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($251 vs. $361)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/