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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Northern Michigan University| Finlandia University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Finlandia University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | 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 Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Parkside?
- Finlandia University is 302.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Finlandia University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($25,346.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Finlandia University ($8,510 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 25.3% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($7,966 vs. $9,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is 121.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,722 vs. $7,098)
Finlandia University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 84 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Finlandia University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (35% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,900 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,100)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/