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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater DePaul UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior| Purdue Global Mason City Campus | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
| Location | Mason City, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 142 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaplanuniversity.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,959 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,965 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 32% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Purdue Global-Mason City Campus based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 142 students)
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Global-Mason City Campus or Parkside?
- Purdue Global Mason City Campus is 112.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Parkside than Purdue Global Mason City Campus ($14,568.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Mason City Campus are 60.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($4,959 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Purdue Global Mason City Campus (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Mason City Campus ($7,098 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Global-Mason City Campus or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Purdue Global-Mason City Campus .
Purdue Global-Mason City Campus vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Global-Mason City Campus 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 Purdue Global-Mason City Campus.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,600 more per year than Purdue Global-Mason City Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Mason City Campus graduates. ($22,965 vs. $28,965)
- Parkside graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Mason City Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Mason City Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/