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Overview |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,710 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,108 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,013 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,908 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,691 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,217 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Superior | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | 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 Stevens Point is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 2,710 students)
UW-Superior vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 2.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at UWSP than University of Wisconsin Superior ($15,402.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than UWSP ($12,908 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,013 vs. $8,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Wisconsin Superior (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students is 13% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($4,169 vs. $3,691)
UW-Superior vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UW-Superior .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 60 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UWSP (89.1%)
UW-Superior vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior 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 UW-Superior.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $4,000 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $1,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,360)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/