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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UIC Northeastern Illinois University UWSP Wisconsin DePaul UW-Stout| Chicago State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
CSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $245 |
Diversity |
CSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UWO?
- Chicago State University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at UWO than Chicago State University ($13,995.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UWO ($6,446 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 55.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,894 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 257.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($15,891 vs. $4,450)
CSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 155 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UWO students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Chicago State University (50% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $5,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,300)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $7,502 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,748 vs. $31,250)
- UWO graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($245 vs. $323)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/