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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Academy College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 105 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | academycollege.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,520 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,520 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,539 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,968 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,873 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 67% |
Admission |
Academy 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 | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,884 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $237 |
Diversity |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 93% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Academy College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Academy College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 105 students)
Academy College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Academy College or Parkside?
- Academy College is 178.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Academy College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,520.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Academy College ($8,510 vs. $28,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 7.2% lower than costs at Academy College ($7,966 vs. $8,539)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Academy College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (79% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 3.3% larger than aid received Academy College ($7,098 vs. $6,873)
Which college is harder to get into, Academy College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Academy College .
Academy College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Academy 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 Academy College.
- The graduation rate at Academy College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,600 more per year than Academy College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,919 lower median federal student loan debt than Academy College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,884)
- Parkside graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Academy College graduates. ($237 vs. $288)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Academy College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/