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UW-Eau Claire UCO-Central UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls NWOSU Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay UWO UW-Superior| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,811 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,969 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,999 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,761 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,745 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 54% |
Admission |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 1,689 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $263 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SWOSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 4,811 students)
SWOSU vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 5.2% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($7,330.00 vs. $6,969.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at UW-Stout than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($15,894.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than UW-Stout ($14,761 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,410 vs. $8,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 99.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($8,745 vs. $4,384)
SWOSU vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or SWOSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 40 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UW-Stout (84.7%)
SWOSU vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU 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 SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UW-Stout graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,813 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($15,687 vs. $25,500)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($162 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/