Athens State University vs. UW-Superior

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with University of Wisconsin Superior in Superior, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 2,833 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); University of Wisconsin Superior is in Superior, WI (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wisconsin Superior is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; University of Wisconsin Superior 18:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between UW-Superior and Athens State University ($16,726 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than at Athens State University (67% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test optional at UW-Superior.
• Typical fall application deadline: UW-Superior Aug 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $4,466 lower median loan debt than UW-Superior graduates ($18,534 vs. $23,000).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UW-Superior graduates ($191 vs. $237).
• More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (57% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.