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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wartburg College UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Grand View University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,418 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,418 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,956 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,236 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,893 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,856 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $237 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Grand View University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Grand View 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 Grand View University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,827 students)
Grand View University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or Parkside?
- Grand View University is 398.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at Grand View University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($31,418.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Grand View University ($8,510 vs. $20,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 37.5% lower than costs at Grand View University ($7,966 vs. $10,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 222.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($22,893 vs. $7,098)
Grand View University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 1 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming Grand View University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Grand View University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View 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 Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at Grand View University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Grand View University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,908)
- Parkside graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Grand View University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/