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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin Missouri Southern UW-Stout Truman State Northwest| Missouri Western State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
MWSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $245 |
Diversity |
MWSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MWSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or UWO?
- Missouri Western State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at UWO than Missouri Western State University ($13,995.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than UWO ($11,917 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 14.7% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,894 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 136.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($10,531 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at UWO (3.24)
MWSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Missouri Western State University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $7,600 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $1,930 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,748)
- MWSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($225 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/