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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul KU| Illinois College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Illinois 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
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Parkside?
- Illinois College is 468.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Illinois College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($35,796.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Illinois College ($8,510 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 25.1% lower than costs at Illinois College ($7,966 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 319.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,785 vs. $7,098)
Illinois College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Illinois College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (57% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/