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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Central OKWU| Columbia College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,824 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,725 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 67% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,947 students)
Columbia College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Parkside?
- Columbia College is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($24,326.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Columbia College ($8,510 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 8.8% lower than costs at Columbia College ($7,966 vs. $8,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (90% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 93.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($13,725 vs. $7,098)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Parkside (3.31)
Columbia College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,000)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $931 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,965)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/