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BSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Purdue Calumet Notre Dame College Indiana Tech UWM UW-La Crosse Northern Illinois SIUE Purdue Loyola UW-Superior| Purdue University North Central Campus | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 67% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $237 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,947 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Parkside?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Purdue North Central than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($16,164.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Parkside ($7,832 vs. $8,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,380 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Purdue University North Central Campus (67% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,168 vs. $7,098)
Purdue North Central vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 27 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (28% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,871 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,836)
- Parkside graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/