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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| University of Wisconsin Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 45% |
Admission |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
Parkside | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 376 students)
Parkside vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or McNally Smith College of Music?
- McNally Smith College of Music is 329.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($27,040.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at McNally Smith College of Music than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,040.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than McNally Smith College of Music ($8,510 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNally Smith College of Music are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,100 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than McNally Smith College of Music (67% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 0.4% larger than aid received McNally Smith College of Music ($7,098 vs. $7,067)
Parkside vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or Parkside .
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
Parkside vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at McNally Smith College of Music is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $6,100 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $34,900)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,585 lower median federal student loan debt than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,550)
- Parkside graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More McNally Smith College of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/