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Overview |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSJ | 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 | 2.75 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $251 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or UWSP?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 206.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at CCSJ than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($20,500.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than UWSP ($13,634 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 12.5% lower than costs at Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($8,000 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 248.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($14,532 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $5,100 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,700)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $4,610 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,360)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($204 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/