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Overview |
Parkside | UWM | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 78% |
Admission |
Parkside | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Parkside | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Parkside | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Parkside | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 3,947 students)
Parkside vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at UWM than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,956.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than UWM ($8,510 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 36.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,966 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than University of Wisconsin Parkside (78% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 19% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,098 vs. $5,963)
Parkside vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Parkside .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 80 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming UWM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Parkside vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside or UWM? 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 UWM and Parkside.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $5,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,993 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,958)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/