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Overview |
GSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
GSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $251 |
Diversity |
GSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UWSP?
- Governors State University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at UWSP than Governors State University ($15,402.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UWSP ($9,833 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 37.5% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,000 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 187.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($11,987 vs. $4,169)
GSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 139 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $900 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,110 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,360)
- GSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($178 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/