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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Iowa Wesleyan College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 67% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Parkside?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 432.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($33,550.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Iowa Wesleyan College ($8,510 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 42.4% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,966 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (92% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 275.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($26,670 vs. $7,098)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 21 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $4,100 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,900)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/