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Overview |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Ripon, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 766 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ripon.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,300 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,300 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,999 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,826 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,142 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,742 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ripon College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 766 students)
Ripon College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ripon College or Parkside?
- Ripon College is 682.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.4% higher at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($49,300.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Ripon College ($8,510 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 19.1% lower than costs at Ripon College ($7,966 vs. $9,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 447% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($38,826 vs. $7,098)
Ripon College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ripon College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Ripon College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 135 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Ripon College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ripon 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 Ripon College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (70% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ripon 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 $5,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $28,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/