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Overview |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
| Location | Eau Claire, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,104 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwec.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,361 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,074 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,000 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,251 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 67% |
Admission |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,403 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 7,971 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-Eau Claire | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 3,947 students)
UW-Eau Claire vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Eau Claire or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at UW-Eau Claire than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($16,074.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than UW-Eau Claire ($8,510 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($7,966 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than University of Wisconsin Parkside (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 67% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($7,098 vs. $4,251)
UW-Eau Claire vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Eau Claire or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or UW-Eau Claire .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 140 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Parkside (72.8%)
UW-Eau Claire vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Eau Claire 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 UW-Eau Claire.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (65% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $6,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $285 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,250)
- Parkside graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/