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CSN University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO UW-Platteville University of Wisconsin-River Falls UNLV GCU| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UWSP | NSC | ||
| Location | Stevens Point, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,109 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsp.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWSP | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,112 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,132 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,347 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,255 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
UWSP | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,820 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 7,950 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UWSP | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWSP | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,360 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $236 |
Diversity |
UWSP | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| 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 | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UWSP | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UWSP | 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 Stevens Point is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 7,283 students)
UWSP vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWSP or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 24.9% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,774.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than NSC ($14,347 vs. $16,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 29.2% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($8,500 vs. $10,979)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 79.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,642 vs. $4,255)
UWSP vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWSP or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or UWSP .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at NSC (2.75)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than NSC (86.2%)
UWSP vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWSP 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 UWSP.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Nevada State College (61% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,920 vs. $24,360)
- NSC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($236 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/