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Overview |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,811 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,969 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,999 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,761 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,745 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,689 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $251 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 4,811 students)
SWOSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 2.1% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $6,969.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.5% higher at UWSP than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,132.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than SWOSU ($14,347 vs. $14,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,410 vs. $8,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 105.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,745 vs. $4,255)
SWOSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 60 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UWSP (90.1%)
SWOSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU 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 SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,700)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,673 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($15,687 vs. $24,360)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($162 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/