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DSC UWM Utah Utah State University WSU BYU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP| Utah Valley University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVU | UWO | ||
| Location | Orem, UT | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,099 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,614 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,174 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,234 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,635 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
UVU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UVU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,200 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $157 | $245 |
Diversity |
UVU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UVU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UVU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 13,705 students)
UVU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVU or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 14.4% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at UVU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($17,174.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than UWO ($9,346 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 3.8% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($8,894 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 22.4% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($4,450 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UVU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or UVU .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWO (3.24)
UVU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVU or UWO? 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 UWO and UVU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Utah Valley University (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $5,200 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,100)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $8,548 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($15,200 vs. $23,748)
- UVU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($157 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/