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Overview |
CUW | UWSP | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CUW | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 |
CUW | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $251 |
Diversity |
CUW | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CUW | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CUW | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or UWSP?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 389.3% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at CUW than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($32,770.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than CUW ($13,702 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 52% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,000 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 463.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($23,477 vs. $4,169)
CUW vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 16 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming CUW students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CUW (70.4%)
CUW vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW 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 CUW.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $4,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,700)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $435 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,360)
- CUW graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($247 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/