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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay Stritch UWO UW-Superior UW-Platteville| Concordia University Wisconsin | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
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| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $263 |
Diversity |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CUW | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or UW-Stout?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 367.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at CUW than University of Wisconsin Stout ($32,770.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than CUW ($15,510 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 44.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,398 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than University of Wisconsin Stout (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 395.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($23,477 vs. $4,736)
CUW vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 36 points higher than at UW-Stout (1030)
- Incoming CUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than CUW (70.4%)
CUW vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW 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 CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $900 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,500)
- CUW graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/