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Overview |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alverno.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,008 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,008 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,097 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,833 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 586 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,693 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alverno College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,596 students)
Alverno College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alverno College or Parkside?
- Alverno College is 392.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($31,008.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Alverno College ($8,510 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 8.2% lower than costs at Alverno College ($7,966 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 249.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($24,833 vs. $7,098)
Alverno College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alverno College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Alverno College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 60 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Alverno College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alverno 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 Alverno College.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,900 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $8,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $31,693)
- Parkside graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($237 vs. $327)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/