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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Governors State University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Parkside | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
GSU | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $237 |
Diversity |
GSU | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,947 students)
GSU vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Parkside?
- Governors State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at GSU than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,024.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than GSU ($8,510 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 38.1% lower than costs at Governors State University ($7,966 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 68.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($11,987 vs. $7,098)
GSU vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 59 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,000)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $5,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,965)
- GSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/