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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,299 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,974 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,960 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,125 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,678 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 65% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,312 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,356 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | 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 La Crosse is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 4,008 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at UW-La Crosse than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,014.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than UW-La Crosse ($8,778 vs. $13,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,960 vs. $8,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (65% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 39.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($6,523 vs. $4,678)
UW-La Crosse vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or UW-La Crosse .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 160 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Parkside (72.6%)
UW-La Crosse vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse 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-La Crosse.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $8,500 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $285 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,250)
- Parkside graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/