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Overview |
WSC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,760 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,760 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,624 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,875 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
WSC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $251 |
Diversity |
WSC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSC | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 4,807 students)
WSC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 23.5% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.1% higher at UWSP than Wayne State College ($16,132.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than WSC ($14,347 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 13.2% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($8,500 vs. $9,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 38.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,875 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UWSP (3.27)
WSC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC or UWSP? 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 UWSP and WSC.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Wayne State College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $2,300 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,310 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($20,050 vs. $24,360)
- WSC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($207 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/