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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
| Location | River Falls, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,188 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwrf.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,428 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,421 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,094 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,427 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,091 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 3,456 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,725 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $251 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 5,188 students)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 4.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at UWSP than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($15,402.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than UWSP ($13,427 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($8,000 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Wisconsin River Falls (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin River Falls students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($4,489 vs. $4,169)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or University of Wisconsin-River Falls .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is the same at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $2,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,725 vs. $24,360)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($234 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-River Falls students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/