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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay JC| Valley City State University | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Valley City, ND | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #689 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcsu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,619 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,583 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,957 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,164 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,525 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 429 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 358 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1110 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,330 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $237 |
Diversity |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Valley City State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,658 students)
Valley City State University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley City State University or UW-Superior?
- Valley City State University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($6,619.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at UW-Superior than Valley City State University ($14,108.00 vs. $11,583.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than UW-Superior ($12,164 vs. $12,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Superior ($6,957 vs. $7,013)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 103.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($7,525 vs. $3,691)
Valley City State University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valley City State University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Valley City State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 29 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming Valley City State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Valley City State University (83.4%)
Valley City State University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley City State University or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Valley City State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Valley City State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Valley City State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,700)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $1,670 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($21,330 vs. $23,000)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($220 vs. $237)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/