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Overview |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 0% |
Admission |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $299 |
Diversity |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 149 students)
Parkside vs. Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus?
- Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus is 112.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Parkside than Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus ($14,568.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus are 60.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($4,959 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus ($7,098 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus or Parkside .
Parkside vs. Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus and Parkside.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,600 more per year than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus graduates. ($22,965 vs. $28,965)
- Parkside graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/