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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls UIC Northeastern Illinois University Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay DePaul UWO| Chicago State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 54% |
Admission |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UW-Stout?
- Chicago State University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at UW-Stout than Chicago State University ($15,894.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UW-Stout ($9,852 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 32.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,718 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 335.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($19,111 vs. $4,384)
CSU vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 155 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Chicago State University (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $8,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,300)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,250)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($263 vs. $323)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/