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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Alaska Pacific University UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout Northern Michigan University University of Alaska Fairbanks| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | UWO | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 51% |
Admission |
UAA | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UAA | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $245 |
Diversity |
UAA | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UAA | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 10,796 students)
UAA vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 9.9% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at UAA than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($19,776.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than UAA ($12,942 vs. $13,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 38.8% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($8,940 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (76% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,545 vs. $6,088)
UAA vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UAA (66.5%)
UAA vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $4,800 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,100)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $5,044 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($18,704 vs. $23,748)
- UAA graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/