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Overview |
WNC | UWO | ||
| Location | Carson City, NV | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,188 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnc.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
WNC | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,465 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,564 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,156 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,793 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,172 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 51% |
Admission |
WNC | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
WNC | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WNC | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,316 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $245 |
Diversity |
WNC | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WNC | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WNC | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 4,188 students)
WNC vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WNC or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 96.4% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at UWO than Western Nevada College ($14,719.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than WNC ($12,942 vs. $15,793)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 58.3% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($8,940 vs. $14,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (80% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 17.7% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($6,088 vs. $5,172)
Which college is harder to get into, WNC or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or WNC .
WNC vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WNC 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 WNC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $10,400 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $12,432 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($11,316 vs. $23,748)
- WNC graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($117 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/