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California State University-Northridge UW-Eau Claire CSUMB CSU UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls CSUDH Minnesota State University-Mankato California State University-San Marcos UWM Cal State East Bay University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| University of Wisconsin Stout | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Menomonie, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,234 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwstout.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,014 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,281 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,398 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,510 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,736 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 72% |
Admission |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,231 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 5,378 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $156 |
Diversity |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UW-Stout | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 6,128 students)
UW-Stout vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Stout or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 22.2% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Stout ($17,622.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than UW-Stout ($13,540 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 94.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,398 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Stout (72% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 98.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($9,412 vs. $4,736)
UW-Stout vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Stout or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or UW-Stout .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
UW-Stout vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Stout or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and UW-Stout.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $900 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $10,317 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($15,183 vs. $25,500)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($156 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/