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Overview |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,705 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,422 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,995 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,450 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 47% |
Admission |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,704 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,705 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $230 |
Diversity |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UWO | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 13,705 students)
UWO vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 44.4% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.8% higher at Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($37,904.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Wisconsin ($12,827 vs. $13,376)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 45% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($8,894 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than University of Wisconsin Madison (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 151% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($11,171 vs. $4,450)
UWO vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UWO .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 270 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
UWO vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UWO.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $20,700 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $1,498 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,748)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/