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WVU Fairmont State University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout Marshall University UWM Morgan State UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO UW-Platteville| West Virginia State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $251 |
Diversity |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,785 students)
WVSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or UWSP?
- West Virginia State University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at UWSP than West Virginia State University ($15,402.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than UWSP ($11,684 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 52.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,000 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 127.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,482 vs. $4,169)
WVSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or WVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 123 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UWSP (89.1%)
WVSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU 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 WVSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than West Virginia State University (61% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $9,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,110 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,360)
- WVSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($240 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/