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Overview |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,719 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alverno.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,944 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,944 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,238 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,884 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,617 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 667 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,693 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alverno College | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 1,719 students)
Alverno College vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alverno College or UW-Stout?
- Alverno College is 335.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($31,944.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Stout ($31,944.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Alverno College ($15,574 vs. $17,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 17.4% lower than costs at Alverno College ($8,718 vs. $10,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Stout (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 507.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($26,617 vs. $4,384)
Alverno College vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alverno College or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Alverno College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 120 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UW-Stout (84.7%)
Alverno College vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alverno College or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Alverno College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Alverno College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $7,900 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $6,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,693)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($263 vs. $327)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/