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NSU UW-Eau Claire Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University UWSP Old Dominion University of Wisconsin-River Falls Delaware State University Hampton University Minnesota State University-Mankato| Virginia State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #743 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 54% |
Admission |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $263 |
Diversity |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 5,190 students)
VSU vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 32.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,330.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at VSU than University of Wisconsin Stout ($17,038.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than VSU ($15,574 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 48.7% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,718 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (92% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 180.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($12,300 vs. $4,384)
VSU vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or VSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 173 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UW-Stout (84.7%)
VSU vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $10,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,500)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($263 vs. $305)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/