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Overview |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $251 |
Diversity |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Chipola based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 183.2% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at UWSP than Chipola College ($15,402.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than UWSP ($3,316 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 75.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($4,560 vs. $8,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chipola College students is 51.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($6,333 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $8,700 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,000)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/