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Overview |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,008 | 10,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,582 | $11,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,224 | $11,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,286 | $7,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,778 | $14,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,523 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 83% |
Admission |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,840 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $341 |
Diversity |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (10,997 students vs. 4,008 students)
Parkside vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 77% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($11,650.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Parkside than American InterContinental University Online ($15,224.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than AIU Online ($8,778 vs. $14,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,965 vs. $8,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American InterContinental University Online than University of Wisconsin Parkside (83% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American InterContinental University Online students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($6,547 vs. $6,523)
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or Parkside .
Parkside vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and Parkside.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $6,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $10,016 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($22,965 vs. $32,981)
- Parkside graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($237 vs. $341)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/