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Overview |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 86% |
Admission |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
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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 |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $234 |
Diversity |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 River Falls is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 3,947 students)
Parkside vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Parkside than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($14,568.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($8,510 vs. $13,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,966 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Wisconsin Parkside (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 58.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,098 vs. $4,489)
Parkside vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Parkside .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 80 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Parkside vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $3,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,725 vs. $22,965)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/