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Overview |
UWO | UWSP | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,705 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,422 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,995 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,450 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
UWO | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,704 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 7,705 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 |
Academics |
UWO | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $251 |
Diversity |
UWO | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWO | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UWO | 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 Oshkosh is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 7,964 students)
UWO vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 4.3% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at UWSP than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($15,402.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than UWSP ($12,827 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,000 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 6.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($4,450 vs. $4,169)
UWO vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UWO .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 20 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UWO (88.5%)
UWO vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO 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 UWO.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $2,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $612 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,748 vs. $24,360)
- UWO graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($245 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/