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Overview |
UAA | UWSP | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 86% |
Admission |
UAA | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $251 |
Diversity |
UAA | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAA | UWSP | ||
| 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 Alaska Anchorage is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (10,796 students vs. 8,109 students)
UAA vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 14.9% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at UAA than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,776.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than UWSP ($13,931 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 46% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($8,500 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Alaska Anchorage (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 77.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,545 vs. $4,255)
UAA vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than UAA (66.5%)
UAA vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (61% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $7,200 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,700)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $5,656 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($18,704 vs. $24,360)
- UAA graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($193 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/