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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 St Thomas| University of Wisconsin Stout | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
| Location | Menomonie, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,234 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwstout.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,014 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,281 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,398 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,510 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,736 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 69% |
Admission |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,231 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,378 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-Stout | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 4,241 students)
UW-Stout vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Stout or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 120.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Stout ($23,190.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Penn College ($15,510 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 44.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,398 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stout than Pennsylvania College of Technology (71% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 53.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,254 vs. $4,736)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Stout or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UW-Stout .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UW-Stout vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Stout or Penn College? 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 Penn College and UW-Stout.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $2,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/