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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Ranken Technical College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,671 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ranken.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,720 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,720 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,150 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,437 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 67% |
Admission |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,750 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $142 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 91% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ranken Technical College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,671 students)
Ranken Technical College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ranken Technical College or Parkside?
- Ranken Technical College is 149.6% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Ranken Technical College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,720.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Ranken Technical College ($8,510 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 2.3% lower than costs at Ranken Technical College ($7,966 vs. $8,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ranken Technical College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (69% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 58.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($11,268 vs. $7,098)
Which college is harder to get into, Ranken Technical College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Ranken Technical College .
Ranken Technical College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,000)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $9,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($13,750 vs. $22,965)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($142 vs. $237)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/