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Overview |
UWO | Parkside | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,705 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,422 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,995 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,450 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 67% |
Admission |
UWO | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,704 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 7,705 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 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 |
UWO | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
UWO | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UWO | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UWO | 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 3,947 students)
UWO vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Parkside than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($14,568.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than UWO ($8,510 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,966 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than University of Wisconsin Parkside (87% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 59.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,098 vs. $4,450)
UWO vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or UWO .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 60 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming UWO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
UWO vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO 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 UWO.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $3,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,748)
- Parkside graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/