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Overview |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 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 |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Parkside?
- Loras College is 451.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Loras College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,750.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Loras College ($8,510 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 15.9% lower than costs at Loras College ($7,966 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 259.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($25,538 vs. $7,098)
Loras College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 118 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Loras College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras 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 Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/