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Overview |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $251 |
Diversity |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 96.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UWSP than Winston Salem State University ($15,402.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than WSSU ($13,702 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 40.3% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,000 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 100.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,350 vs. $4,169)
WSSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 180 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Winston Salem State University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $6,000 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $1,303 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($24,360 vs. $25,663)
- UWSP graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($251 vs. $265)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/