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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wake Forest ECU VSU Catawba College UWM NSU| Winston Salem State University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 67% |
Admission |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $237 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,947 students)
WSSU vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 85.2% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Parkside than Winston Salem State University ($14,568.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than WSSU ($8,510 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 40.8% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,966 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,350 vs. $7,098)
WSSU vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 100 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Parkside (72.8%)
WSSU vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $5,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,700)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,698 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,663)
- Parkside graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/