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WVU UW-Eau Claire Fairmont State UWSP Marshall University University of Wisconsin-River Falls Morgan State Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| West Virginia State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 71% |
Admission |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 3,785 students)
WVSU vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or UW-Stout?
- West Virginia State University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at UW-Stout than West Virginia State University ($15,281.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than UW-Stout ($11,684 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 45.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,398 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 100.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($9,482 vs. $4,736)
WVSU vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or WVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 103 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
WVSU vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU 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 WVSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than West Virginia State University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $14,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- WVSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/