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Overview |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Defiance, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 540 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | defiance.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,556 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,556 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,196 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,970 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,722 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,711 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | |||
| 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 |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Defiance College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Defiance College | 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 540 students)
Defiance College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Defiance College or Parkside?
- Defiance College is 448.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Defiance College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,556.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Defiance College ($8,510 vs. $23,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 37.3% lower than costs at Defiance College ($7,966 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Defiance College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 251.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($24,970 vs. $7,098)
Defiance College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Defiance College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Defiance College .
- The average SAT score at Defiance College (984) is 14 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Defiance College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Defiance College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Defiance 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 Defiance College.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Defiance College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/