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Overview |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | 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 |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $251 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 7,964 students)
Santa Fe College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 257.8% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at UWSP than Santa Fe College ($15,402.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than UWSP ($11,380 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 25.1% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,000 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students is 71.8% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($4,169 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $4,200 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $13,335 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($11,025 vs. $24,360)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($113 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/