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Overview |
UWM | UWSP | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,676 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwm.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWM | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,091 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,956 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,551 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,963 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
UWM | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,852 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 14,546 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UWM | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWM | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,958 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
UWM | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWM | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UWM | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 7,964 students)
UWM vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWM or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 20.8% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at UWM than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,956.00 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 UWM ($13,702 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 36.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,000 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 43% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,963 vs. $4,169)
UWM vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWM or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UWM .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is the same at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming UWM students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UWM (86.3%)
UWM vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWM 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 UWM.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $4,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $598 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($24,360 vs. $24,958)
- UWSP graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/