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Overview |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 593 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster-mo.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,156 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,156 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,780 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,501 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,437 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 593 students)
Westminster College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Parkside?
- Westminster College is 373.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($31,156.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Westminster College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($31,156.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Westminster College ($8,778 vs. $26,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 46.5% lower than costs at Westminster College ($8,286 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 260.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,501 vs. $6,523)
Westminster College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 114 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Westminster College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,437)
- Parkside graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College 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/