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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Northland College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Ashland, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 518 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northland.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,719 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,719 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,688 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,252 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,780 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 900 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1121/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,943 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northland College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northland College | 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 518 students)
Northland College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northland College or Parkside?
- Northland College is 530.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.6% higher at Northland College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($39,719.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Northland College ($8,510 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 21.6% lower than costs at Northland College ($7,966 vs. $9,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 319.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,780 vs. $7,098)
Northland College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northland College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Northland College .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 148 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Northland College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northland College 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 Northland College.
- The graduation rate at Northland College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $6,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $34,900)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,943)
- Parkside graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/