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Overview |
CSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $251 |
Diversity |
CSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UWSP?
- Chicago State University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.2% higher at UWSP than Chicago State University ($15,402.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UWSP ($6,446 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 72.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 281.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($15,891 vs. $4,169)
CSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 175 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Chicago State University (61% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $3,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,300)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $6,890 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,360 vs. $31,250)
- UWSP graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($251 vs. $323)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/