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Overview |
York | UWSP | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
York | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
York | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $251 |
Diversity |
York | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
York | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
York | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 6,446 students)
York vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or UWSP?
- CUNY York College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UWSP than CUNY York College ($15,402.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than UWSP ($6,670 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 124% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($8,000 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 116.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,036 vs. $4,169)
York vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or York .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 165 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at York (3.15)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than CUNY York College (61% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $1,500 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,700)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $15,560 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($8,800 vs. $24,360)
- York graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($90 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/