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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 UWO UW-Superior UW-Platteville University of St Thomas| Governors State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 54% |
Admission |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $263 |
Diversity |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
GSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or UW-Stout?
- Governors State University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($7,872.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at UW-Stout than Governors State University ($15,894.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than UW-Stout ($10,833 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 30.3% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,718 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (90% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 158.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($11,315 vs. $4,384)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 119 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
GSU vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $4,400 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,500)
- GSU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($178 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU 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/