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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 67% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Parkside | ||
| 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
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 3,947 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 9.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at CSU Bakersfield than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,622.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Parkside ($7,521 vs. $8,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 78.6% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($7,966 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than University of Wisconsin Parkside (88% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 51.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($10,750 vs. $7,098)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $7,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $9,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($13,168 vs. $22,965)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($136 vs. $237)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/