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Overview |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Parkside?
- The College of Wooster is 805.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.6% higher at Wooster than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($57,050.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Wooster ($8,510 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 69.5% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($7,966 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 496.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($42,315 vs. $7,098)
Wooster vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 267 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (75% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $10,200 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/