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Overview |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Menomonie, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,234 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwstout.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,014 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,281 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,398 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,510 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,736 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 96% |
Admission |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,231 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 5,378 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 2,710 students)
UW-Stout vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Stout or UW-Superior?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 7.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at UW-Stout than University of Wisconsin Superior ($15,281.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than UW-Stout ($12,908 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,013 vs. $8,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Wisconsin Stout (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stout students is 28.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($4,736 vs. $3,691)
UW-Stout vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Stout or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or UW-Stout .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 40 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
UW-Stout vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Stout or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and UW-Stout.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $9,300 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/