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Overview |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC Comets | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Parkside?
- Olivet College is 402.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at OC Comets than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($31,664.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than OC Comets ($8,510 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 41.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($7,966 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 229.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,361 vs. $7,098)
OC Comets vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 39 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Parkside (72.8%)
OC Comets vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,700 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,300)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/