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CSN UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout UNLV Northern Michigan University| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UWO | NSC | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,705 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,422 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,995 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,450 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
UWO | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,704 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 7,705 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UWO | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $236 |
Diversity |
UWO | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UWO | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UWO | 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 Oshkosh is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 7,169 students)
UWO vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 15.7% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($19,289.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than NSC ($12,827 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 21.8% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($8,894 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 50.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,696 vs. $4,450)
UWO vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or UWO .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at NSC (2.75)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than NSC (82.5%)
UWO vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO 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 UWO.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Nevada State College (50% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $828 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,920 vs. $23,748)
- NSC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/