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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls DePaul Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay Loras College UWO UW-Superior| Clarke University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,692 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,219 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,104 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1045 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 1,025 students)
Clarke University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or UW-Stout?
- Clarke University is 423.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Stout ($38,400.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Clarke University ($15,574 vs. $25,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 26.2% lower than costs at Clarke University ($8,718 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Stout (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 520.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($27,219 vs. $4,384)
Clarke University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 15 points higher than at UW-Stout (1030)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Clarke University (68.2%)
Clarke University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $4,200 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,800)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarke University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/