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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 71% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or UW-Stout?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 378.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than University of Wisconsin Stout ($33,550.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Iowa Wesleyan College ($15,510 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 35% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($8,398 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than University of Wisconsin Stout (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 463.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($26,670 vs. $4,736)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 81 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $10,100 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/