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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO UW-Platteville FSW University of Wisconsin-River Falls South Florida Community College HCC| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | UWSP | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCF | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $251 |
Diversity |
SCF | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 7,964 students)
SCF vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 183.2% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 551.2% higher at UWSP than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,402.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than UWSP ($13,451 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 160.7% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,000 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students is 17.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($4,908 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or SCF .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $8,000 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($8,610 vs. $24,360)
- SCF graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($89 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/