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NSU Morgan State UWM Bowie State University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay Delaware State University| Virginia State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 51% |
Admission |
VSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $245 |
Diversity |
VSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 7% | ||
Campus |
VSU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 5,190 students)
VSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 22.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at VSU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($17,038.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than VSU ($12,942 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 45% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,940 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (92% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 102% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($12,300 vs. $6,088)
VSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or VSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 173 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming UWO students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UWO (86.7%)
VSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or UWO? 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 UWO and VSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Virginia State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $7,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $5,752 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,748 vs. $29,500)
- UWO graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $305)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/