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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 67% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $237 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | 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
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 3,947 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 236.4% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Parkside than Santa Fe College ($14,568.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Santa Fe College ($8,510 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 25.6% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($7,966 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Fe College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (72% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 192.6% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($7,098 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,500 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($11,025 vs. $22,965)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($113 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/