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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Spalding University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,539 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,961 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 807 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 796 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 853/1103 | |||
| 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 |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Spalding | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 1,555 students)
Spalding vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Parkside?
- Spalding University is 317% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Spalding than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,450.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Spalding ($8,778 vs. $25,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 2.3% lower than costs at Spalding University ($8,286 vs. $8,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 175.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,961 vs. $6,523)
Spalding vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is the same at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Spalding students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Spalding vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/