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Overview |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,760 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,760 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,624 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,875 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WSC | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 4,807 students)
WSC vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 18.3% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($6,812.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.1% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Wayne State College ($16,478.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than WSC ($13,670 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 23.9% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($7,770 vs. $9,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 43.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($5,875 vs. $4,087)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
WSC vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and WSC.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Wayne State College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $5,200 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,921 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($20,050 vs. $24,971)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/