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CSN University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse UNLV Loyola UW-Superior DePaul GCU| University of Wisconsin Parkside | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Parkside | NSC | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 91% |
Admission |
Parkside | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Parkside | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $236 |
Diversity |
Parkside | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Parkside | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,947 students)
Parkside vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or NSC?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 13.5% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at NSC than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,289.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than NSC ($8,510 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 36% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($7,966 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 6% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($7,098 vs. $6,696)
Parkside vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Parkside .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Parkside vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or NSC? 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 NSC and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Nevada State College (28% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $45 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,920 vs. $22,965)
- NSC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/