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Anchorage, AK · Stevens Point, WI
| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,301/yr | $14,559/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,582/yr | $8,833/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,210 | $21,503 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,401/yr | $9,609/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,662/yr | $11,428/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,826/yr | $17,042/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,975/yr | $18,737/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $214/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,216/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,882/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,056/yr | $250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,362/yr | $3,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,096/yr | $20,079/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,738/yr | $9,488/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,322/yr | $18,508/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 14% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 92% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–26 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,277 | 8,820 |
| Students accepted | 2,845 | 7,950 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,306 | 1,828 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 46% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 54% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,871/yr | $52,021/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,505–$80,117 | $37,608–$69,056 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 33% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 34% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 23% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 29% | 31% |
| Asian students graduating | 28% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,313/yr | $43,371/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 20% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 21% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 19% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,334/yr | $48,586/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 21% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Natural Resources & Conservation 19% · Education 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 15% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $115,750/yr | Chemical Engineering — $84,047/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,212 | 7,306 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 640 | 743 |
| Average professor pay | $10,110/mo | $7,919/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $33,525 | $63,572 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Stevens Point, WI |
| Region | Far West | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1954 | 1894 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Men | 41% | 43% |
| Women | 59% | 57% |
| White students | 48% | 85% |
| Black students | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 5.2% |
| Asian students | 12% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 9.9% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 47% | 9.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 42% | 7.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,384/yr | $8,261/yr |
| Endowment | $101.0M | $68.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 996 | 3,462 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,312/yr | $4,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,100/yr | $3,650/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 14 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 193 | 210 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.2M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $10.5M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.5M | $5.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $91,205 | $94,190 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.