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Overview |
SCF | UWO | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 87% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCF | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $245 |
Diversity |
SCF | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCF | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCF vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 171.5% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 491.8% higher at UWO than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($13,995.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than SCF ($12,827 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 134.5% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,894 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($4,908 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or SCF .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $10,400 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $15,138 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($8,610 vs. $23,748)
- SCF graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($89 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/