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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Brown Mackie College Merrillville | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | Parkside | ||
| Location | Merrillville, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 178 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brownmackie.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,772 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,772 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,363 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | 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 applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,188 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 178 students)
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brown Mackie College-Merrillville or Parkside?
- Brown Mackie College Merrillville is 86.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($11,772.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Parkside than Brown Mackie College Merrillville ($14,568.00 vs. $11,772.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown Mackie College Merrillville are 25.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($6,363 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Brown Mackie College Merrillville (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is ?% larger than aid received Brown Mackie College Merrillville ($7,098 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Brown Mackie College-Merrillville or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Brown Mackie College-Merrillville .
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brown Mackie College-Merrillville 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 Brown Mackie College-Merrillville.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $8,600 more per year than Brown Mackie College-Merrillville graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,400)
- Brown Mackie College Merrillville students graduate with a $777 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,188 vs. $22,965)
- Brown Mackie College-Merrillville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown Mackie College-Merrillville students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/