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UWO UWM UW-Eau Claire UWSP UW-Stout Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Platteville Lakeland University University of Wisconsin-River Falls UW-Superior| Governors State University | University of Wisconsin Green Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 9,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $14,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $11,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $5,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 5,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $219 |
Diversity |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (9,599 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UW-Green Bay?
- Governors State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at GSU than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($15,024.00 vs. $14,516.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UW-Green Bay ($9,833 vs. $11,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 44.1% lower than costs at Governors State University ($7,634 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 114.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($11,987 vs. $5,590)
GSU vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 159 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or UW-Green Bay? 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-Green Bay and GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $900 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $4,009 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Green Bay graduates. ($17,250 vs. $21,259)
- GSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Green Bay graduates. ($178 vs. $219)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/