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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse LHU Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| University of Wisconsin Parkside | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 69% |
Admission |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,947 students)
Parkside vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 145.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,190.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Penn College ($8,510 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 52.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,966 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than University of Wisconsin Parkside (69% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 2.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,254 vs. $7,098)
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Parkside .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Parkside vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,965)
- Penn College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/