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Overview |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $251 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 1,876 students)
Edgewood College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or UWSP?
- Edgewood College is 400.9% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($33,550.00 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 Edgewood College ($13,702 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 51.5% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($8,000 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College as University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 365.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,418 vs. $4,169)
Edgewood College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is the same at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Edgewood College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College 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 Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Edgewood College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $4,300 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $1,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($24,360 vs. $25,500)
- UWSP graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($251 vs. $263)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/