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Overview |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,947 students)
Parkside vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at UWSP than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,402.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than UWSP ($8,510 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,966 vs. $8,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 70.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,098 vs. $4,169)
Parkside vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Parkside .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 80 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Parkside vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $700 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,395 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,360)
- Parkside graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/