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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $251 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.3% higher at UWSP than Southern University and A & M College ($15,402.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Southern University and A & M College ($13,702 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 17.1% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,000 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 80.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,514 vs. $4,169)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 139 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Southern University and A & M College (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,000)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $6,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($24,360 vs. $30,750)
- UWSP graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($251 vs. $317)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/