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California State University-Northridge University of Wisconsin-Whitewater CSUMB CSU UW-Stout UWM CSUDH UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO California State University-San Marcos| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Stevens Point, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,964 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsp.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,698 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,402 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,702 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,169 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,120 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 7,231 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,360 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $156 |
Diversity |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UWSP | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 6,128 students)
UWSP vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWSP or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 16.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($17,622.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than UWSP ($13,540 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 103.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,000 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than California State University Channel Islands (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 125.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,412 vs. $4,169)
UWSP vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWSP or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or UWSP .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UWSP (89.1%)
UWSP vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWSP or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and UWSP.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than California State University Channel Islands (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $4,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,700)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $9,177 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($15,183 vs. $24,360)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($156 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/