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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | UWSP | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | 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 | 3.5 | 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 |
PennWest Clarion | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | 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 PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or UWSP?
- PennWest Clarion is 15.2% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at UWSP than PennWest Clarion ($15,402.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 61.6% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($8,000 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($4,169 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 116 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWSP (3.27)
PennWest Clarion vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than PennWest Clarion (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $2,500 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,200)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $1,640 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($24,360 vs. $26,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/