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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Florida| Pensacola State College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,518 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,871 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,483 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,436 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,614 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 65% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $237 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,518 students vs. 4,008 students)
Pensacola State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 251.8% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($6,582.00 vs. $1,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Parkside than Pensacola State College ($15,224.00 vs. $7,483.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Parkside ($3,436 vs. $8,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 23.4% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($8,286 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pensacola State College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (76% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pensacola State College students is 1.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($6,614 vs. $6,523)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $10,700 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $19,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($3,500 vs. $22,965)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($36 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/