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AAMU Albany State University TROY University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University UWM UW-La Crosse CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Parkside?
- Alabama State University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Alabama State than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($16,656.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Alabama State ($8,510 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 31.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($6,050 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 41.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($10,029 vs. $7,098)
Alabama State vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 126 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Alabama State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Alabama State University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $11,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $29,500)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $9,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,965 vs. $32,091)
- Parkside graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($237 vs. $331)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/