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UW-La Crosse UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin UWO Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Green Bay University of Minnesota-Duluth Winona State University UNK| Wayne State College | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,760 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,760 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,624 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,875 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $240 |
Diversity |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 Eau Claire is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (9,991 students vs. 4,807 students)
WSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 32.7% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($7,645.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.1% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Wayne State College ($16,884.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than WSC ($15,323 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 4.6% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($9,200 vs. $9,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 54.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($5,875 vs. $3,800)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or WSC .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WSC (3.36)
WSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and WSC.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Wayne State College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $8,500 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($20,050 vs. $23,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($207 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/