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Overview |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,206 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,622 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,157 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,815 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,173 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 54% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 3,206 students)
Shawnee State University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or UW-Stout?
- Shawnee State University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($9,622.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Shawnee State University than University of Wisconsin Stout ($16,157.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than UW-Stout ($14,815 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 44.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($8,718 vs. $12,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (82% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 63.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,173 vs. $4,384)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Shawnee State University (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $10,700 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,788 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,500)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/