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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul USC Aiken Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Parkside | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 67% |
Admission |
AASU | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
AASU | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AASU | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 3,947 students)
AASU vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 58.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Parkside than Armstrong State University ($14,568.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than AASU ($8,510 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 27.7% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($7,966 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 2% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($7,098 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 27 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming AASU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (32% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,000)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $1,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,965)
- AASU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU 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/