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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Colorado Mountain College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 67% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | 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
- Colorado Mountain College is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 3,947 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Parkside than Colorado Mountain College ($14,568.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than Parkside ($6,092 vs. $8,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 42.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($7,966 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Colorado Mountain College (67% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mountain College students is 3.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,375 vs. $7,098)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $6,300 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $14,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($8,750 vs. $22,965)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($90 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/