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Overview |
Santa Fe College | UWO | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 87% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | 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 |
Santa Fe College | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $245 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | 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 Santa Fe College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 12,729 students)
Santa Fe College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 243.1% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at UWO than Santa Fe College ($13,995.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than UWO ($11,380 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 12.5% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,894 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Santa Fe College (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 83.4% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($4,450 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $6,600 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $12,723 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($11,025 vs. $23,748)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($113 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/