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UW-La Crosse CSN UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin UWO Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Green Bay University of Minnesota-Duluth Winona State University| University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
| Location | Eau Claire, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,104 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwec.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,361 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,074 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,000 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,251 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,403 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 7,971 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $236 |
Diversity |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UW-Eau Claire | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 7,169 students)
UW-Eau Claire vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Eau Claire or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 32.6% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($19,289.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than NSC ($15,000 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 20.1% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($9,014 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 57.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($6,696 vs. $4,251)
UW-Eau Claire vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Eau Claire or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or UW-Eau Claire .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
UW-Eau Claire vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Eau Claire or NSC? 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 NSC and UW-Eau Claire.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Nevada State College (65% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $330 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($22,920 vs. $23,250)
- NSC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($236 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/