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Overview |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 76% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Pensacola State based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 7,981 students)
Pensacola State vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 245.3% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Pensacola State College ($15,694.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($3,305 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 20.2% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($7,890 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Pensacola State College (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pensacola State College students is 35.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($5,663 vs. $4,187)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Pensacola State.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $14,300 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $21,471 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($3,500 vs. $24,971)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($36 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/