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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UNK UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout K-State Peru State College| Wayne State College | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | UWO | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
WSC | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
WSC | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $245 |
Diversity |
WSC | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WSC | 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 12.7% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.5% higher at UWO than Wayne State College ($13,995.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than WSC ($12,827 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,870 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 76.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,838 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UWO (3.24)
WSC vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $4,700 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $3,698 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($20,050 vs. $23,748)
- WSC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($207 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/