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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul CUW Ripon College| Marian University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Fond Du Lac, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,340 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marianuniversity.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,520 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,520 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,394 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,246 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,262 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 903 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1080 | |||
| 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 |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Marian University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,340 students)
Marian University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian University or Parkside?
- Marian University is 368.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,520.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Marian University ($8,510 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 4.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,966 vs. $8,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 100.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($14,246 vs. $7,098)
Marian University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Marian University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 20 points higher than at Marian University (950)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Marian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Marian University (71.6%)
Marian University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian University.
- The graduation rate at Marian University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Marian University 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/