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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,299 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,974 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,960 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,125 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,678 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 86% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,312 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 5,356 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 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 |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $251 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | 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 Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 8,109 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 12.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $7,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at UW-La Crosse than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($17,014.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than UWSP ($13,125 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,960 vs. $8,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (86% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin La Crosse students is 9.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($4,678 vs. $4,255)
UW-La Crosse vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or UW-La Crosse .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 80 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than UW-La Crosse (73.2%)
UW-La Crosse vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse 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 UW-La Crosse.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $7,800 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $1,110 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,360)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($240 vs. $251)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/