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Overview |
SJC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SJC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SJC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
SJC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SJC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
SJC | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or UWSP?
- Saint Josephs College is 342.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at SJC than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($29,650.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than SJC ($13,702 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 18.5% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($8,000 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 425.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($21,898 vs. $4,169)
SJC vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or SJC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 65 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.27) as students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Saint Josephs College (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $2,300 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SJC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/