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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 Temple UW-Platteville| Vermont Technical College | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,136 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,984 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,992 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,898 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,253 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 54% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,605 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $263 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 5,136 students)
Vermont Tech vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or UW-Stout?
- Vermont Technical College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Vermont Tech than University of Wisconsin Stout ($19,992.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Vermont Tech ($15,574 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 47.9% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($8,718 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than University of Wisconsin Stout (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 173.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($12,000 vs. $4,384)
Vermont Tech vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Vermont Tech vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech 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 Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Vermont Technical College (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $2,200 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $9,450 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($16,050 vs. $25,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Stout students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/