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Overview |
CULVER | UWO | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
CULVER | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
CULVER | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CULVER | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or UWO?
- Culver Stockton College is 346.9% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at CULVER than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($28,700.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than CULVER ($12,827 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 4.2% lower than costs at Culver Stockton College ($8,894 vs. $9,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 387.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($21,686 vs. $4,450)
CULVER vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 62 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming UWO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UWO (3.24)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than UWO (88.5%)
CULVER vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Culver Stockton College (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $3,500 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,600)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,252 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($23,748 vs. $25,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/