The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Parkside

Comparable Facts

Compare The Chicago School at Chicago in Chicago, IL with University of Wisconsin Parkside in Kenosha, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than The Chicago School at Chicago based on total student enrollment (3,925 students vs. 1,100 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Chicago School at Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); University of Wisconsin Parkside is in Kenosha, WI (Midsize Suburban setting).
• The Chicago School at Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wisconsin Parkside is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Chicago School at Chicago 17:1; University of Wisconsin Parkside 20:1.

The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Parkside Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, The Chicago School at Chicago or Parkside? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 52.8% lower than at The Chicago School at Chicago ($8,750 vs. $18,536).
• The Chicago School at Chicago is 163.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Parkside (about $13,510 more per year; $21,780.00 vs. $8,270.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 25% higher at The Chicago School at Chicago than at University of Wisconsin Parkside (about $4,351 more per year; $21,780.00 vs. $17,429.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than at The Chicago School at Chicago (56% vs. 0%).

The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Parkside Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, The Chicago School at Chicago or Parkside? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Parkside and The Chicago School at Chicago.

• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresUniversity of Wisconsin Parkside 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: The Chicago School at Chicago - Test optional; Parkside - Test optional.
• Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than The Chicago School at Chicago (34.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40% at The Chicago School at Chicago vs. 26.1% at Parkside.

The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for The Chicago School at Chicago and Parkside? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Wisconsin Parkside's six-year graduation rate is 28%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for The Chicago School at Chicago.
• Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside have median earnings of about $41,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for The Chicago School at Chicago.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.