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Overview |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $240 |
Diversity |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UW-Eau Claire?
- Governors State University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Governors State University ($16,074.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UW-Eau Claire ($9,833 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 22% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,014 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 182% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($11,987 vs. $4,251)
GSU vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 199 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-Eau Claire (3.59)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and GSU.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $5,300 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,250)
- GSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/