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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls UNK Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay UWO UW-Superior K-State| Wayne State College | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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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 |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $263 |
Diversity |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WSC | 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 23.1% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.1% higher at UW-Stout than Wayne State College ($15,281.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than UW-Stout ($14,271 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 5.6% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($8,398 vs. $8,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than University of Wisconsin Stout (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 65.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,838 vs. $4,736)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
WSC vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Wayne State College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $7,600 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $5,450 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,500)
- WSC graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($207 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/