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Overview |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,001 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,850 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,850 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,590 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,692 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,852 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,315 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,243 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 2,001 students)
Edgewood College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or Parkside?
- Edgewood College is 429.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,850.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.9% higher at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,850.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Edgewood College ($8,778 vs. $26,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 51.9% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($8,286 vs. $12,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 235% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,852 vs. $6,523)
Edgewood College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 80 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Edgewood College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood 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 Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,500)
- Parkside graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/