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Overview |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or UWSP?
- Olivet College is 372.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at OC Comets than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($31,664.00 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 OC Comets ($13,702 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 40.5% lower than costs at Olivet College ($8,000 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 460.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($23,361 vs. $4,169)
OC Comets vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 119 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Olivet College (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $2,400 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,300)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/