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Overview |
SLC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Manitowoc, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 444 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sl.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SLC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,900 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,900 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,510 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
SLC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SLC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SLC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,726 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $251 |
Diversity |
SLC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
SLC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SLC | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 444 students)
SLC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SLC or UWSP?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 331.5% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at SLC than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($28,900.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 43.9% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($8,000 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($4,169 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SLC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or SLC .
SLC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SLC 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 SLC.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $2,500 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,200)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,366 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($24,360 vs. $26,726)
- UWSP graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($251 vs. $276)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/