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Overview |
GSU | UWO | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
GSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $245 |
Diversity |
GSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UWO?
- Governors State University is 17% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at GSU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($15,024.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UWO ($9,833 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 23.7% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,894 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 169.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($11,987 vs. $4,450)
GSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 119 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UWO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $1,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,498 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,748)
- GSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($178 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/