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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 67% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,947 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 549.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at Parkside than Fitchburg State University ($14,568.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Fitchburg State ($8,510 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 69.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,966 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 0.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,098 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 23 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Fitchburg State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,685 vs. $22,965)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/