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Overview |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
Seminole State | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $237 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 3,947 students)
Seminole State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 163.2% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Parkside than Seminole State College of Florida ($14,568.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Parkside ($3,144 vs. $8,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 23.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($6,464 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seminole State College of Florida than University of Wisconsin Parkside (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 1.7% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($7,098 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $6,800 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $12,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($10,027 vs. $22,965)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($103 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/