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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout Northern Michigan University University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato| Olympic College | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | UWO | ||
| Location | Bremerton, WA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,905 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olympic.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,927 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,465 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,629 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,216 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 87% |
Admission |
OC | 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 | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
OC | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $245 |
Diversity |
OC | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
OC | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OC | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,905 students)
OC vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 63.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at UWO than Olympic College ($13,995.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than UWO ($11,629 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 18.1% lower than costs at Olympic College ($8,894 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Olympic College (87% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olympic College students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($5,216 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, OC or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or OC .
OC vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $8,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $11,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,748)
- OC graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($124 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/