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Overview |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,947 students)
Indiana State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Parkside?
- Indiana State University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Indiana State than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($20,880.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Indiana State ($8,510 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 42.5% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,966 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 52.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($10,802 vs. $7,098)
Indiana State vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 60 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Indiana State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $755 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,720)
- Parkside graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/