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Overview |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 76% |
Admission |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 91.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Winston Salem State University ($15,694.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than WSSU ($13,322 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 42.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,890 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 99.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,350 vs. $4,187)
WSSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 180 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Winston Salem State University (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $8,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $35,700)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $692 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,663)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/