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Overview |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clarke University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | 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
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Parkside?
- Clarke University is 485.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.3% higher at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($36,900.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Clarke University ($8,510 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 33.1% lower than costs at Clarke University ($7,966 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 257.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($25,403 vs. $7,098)
Clarke University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 75 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Clarke University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/