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Overview |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Parkside?
- Rochester College is 324.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Rochester College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($26,736.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Rochester College ($8,510 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 18.5% lower than costs at Rochester College ($7,966 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 124% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,899 vs. $7,098)
Rochester College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 21 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $2,900 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,100)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Rochester College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,403)
- Parkside graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Rochester College graduates. ($237 vs. $252)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/