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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO UW-Platteville Missouri Southern University of Wisconsin-River Falls Northwest Truman State| Missouri Western State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,817 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,985 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,685 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,975 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,764 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $251 |
Diversity |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 3,817 students)
MWSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 1.8% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $6,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at UWSP than Missouri Western State University ($16,132.00 vs. $14,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than UWSP ($12,764 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 29.1% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,500 vs. $10,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 99.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,500 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Missouri Western State University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $5,200 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $2,542 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($21,818 vs. $24,360)
- MWSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($225 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/