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Overview |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Ripon, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 766 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ripon.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,300 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,300 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,999 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,826 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,142 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,742 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $251 |
Diversity |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ripon College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ripon College | 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 766 students)
Ripon College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ripon College or UWSP?
- Ripon College is 636% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.1% higher at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($49,300.00 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 Ripon College ($13,702 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 18.6% lower than costs at Ripon College ($8,000 vs. $9,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 831.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($38,826 vs. $4,169)
Ripon College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ripon College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Ripon College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 55 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Ripon College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ripon 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 Ripon College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $7,500 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $3,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($24,360 vs. $28,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($251 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/