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Overview |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 96% |
Admission |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,710 students)
Parkside vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or UW-Superior?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Parkside than University of Wisconsin Superior ($14,568.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than UW-Superior ($8,510 vs. $12,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,013 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than University of Wisconsin Parkside (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 92.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($7,098 vs. $3,691)
Parkside vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Parkside .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 20 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Parkside students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Parkside vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,300 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,000)
- University of Wisconsin Superior and Parkside graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/