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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| Johnson State College | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Johnson, VT | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,779 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsc.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,592 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,546 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,740 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,031 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 2,209 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,819 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $237 |
Diversity |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Johnson State College | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,779 students)
Johnson State College vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson State College or UW-Superior?
- Johnson State College is 77.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Johnson State College than University of Wisconsin Superior ($25,680.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Johnson State College ($12,908 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 76.9% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($7,013 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than University of Wisconsin Superior (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 245.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($12,740 vs. $3,691)
Johnson State College vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson State College or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Johnson State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 15 points higher than at Johnson State College (975)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.32) as students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Johnson State College vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson State College or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Johnson State College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Johnson State College (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $3,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $33,900)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $819 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,819)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/