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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Notre Dame College| Urbana University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Urbana, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 587 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | urbana.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,700 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,700 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,998 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $237 |
Diversity |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Urbana University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Urbana University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 587 students)
Urbana University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Urbana University or Parkside?
- Urbana University is 276.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($23,700.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Urbana University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,700.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 25.5% lower than costs at Urbana University ($7,966 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Urbana University (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($7,098 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Urbana University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Urbana University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 5 points higher than at Urbana University (965)
- Incoming Urbana University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
Urbana University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Urbana University 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 Urbana University.
- The graduation rate at Urbana University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $2,000 more per year than Urbana University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Urbana University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,500)
- Parkside graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Urbana University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/