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Overview |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,295 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southseattle.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,383 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,596 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,741 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 51% |
Admission |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.2% | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 13, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $245 |
Diversity |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Seattle South | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 5,295 students)
Seattle South vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle South or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.5% higher at UWO than Seattle Community College South Campus ($14,719.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than UWO ($8,596 vs. $12,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 16.1% lower than costs at Seattle Community College South Campus ($8,940 vs. $10,383)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Community College South Campus than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (59% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Community College South Campus students is 10.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,741 vs. $6,088)
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle South or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Seattle South .
Seattle South vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle South 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 Seattle South.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $4,400 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/