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CSN 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 Wisconsin Stout | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
| Location | Menomonie, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,951 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwstout.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,330 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,894 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,718 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,384 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 89% |
Admission |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,440 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 5,457 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | 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 |
Academics |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $236 |
Diversity |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UW-Stout | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (7,283 students vs. 6,951 students)
UW-Stout vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Stout or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 28.8% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($7,330.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin Stout ($19,774.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than NSC ($15,574 vs. $16,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 25.9% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($8,718 vs. $10,979)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin Stout (89% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 74.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,642 vs. $4,384)
UW-Stout vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Stout or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or UW-Stout .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UW-Stout (84.7%)
UW-Stout vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Stout or NSC? 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 NSC and UW-Stout.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Nevada State College (53% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $2,580 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($22,920 vs. $25,500)
- NSC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($236 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/