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Overview |
PSC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
PSC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $251 |
Diversity |
PSC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PSC | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 7,964 students)
PSC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 169.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at UWSP than Polk State College ($15,402.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than UWSP ($9,588 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 4.2% lower than costs at Polk State College ($8,000 vs. $8,339)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Polk State College (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students is 31.6% larger than aid received Polk State College ($4,169 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or PSC .
PSC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $7,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $14,860 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($9,500 vs. $24,360)
- PSC graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($98 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/