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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Saint Xavier University UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Parkside | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
SJC | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
SJC | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SJC | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Parkside?
- Saint Josephs College is 370.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at SJC than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,650.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than SJC ($8,510 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 19% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($7,966 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 208.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,898 vs. $7,098)
SJC vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Josephs College (985) is 15 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming SJC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
SJC vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (58% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More SJC 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/