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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $237 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Parkside?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 396.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($31,250.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Graceland University-Lamoni ($8,510 vs. $16,627)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 26.8% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($7,966 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 319.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,753 vs. $7,098)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 9 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates of Graceland University Lamoni and Parkside have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,544)
- Parkside graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($237 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/