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Overview |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stritch.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,744 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,744 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,900 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,002 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,670 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 728 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 674 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Stritch | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 1,332 students)
Stritch vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stritch or UWSP?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 418.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at Stritch than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($34,744.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Stritch ($13,702 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 11.3% lower than costs at Cardinal Stritch University ($8,000 vs. $8,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 587.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($28,670 vs. $4,169)
Stritch vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stritch or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Stritch .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 22 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Stritch vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stritch 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 Stritch.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $10,800 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/