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University of Wisconsin–Parkside vs Western Oregon University

Odds, test scores, cost, aid and graduation rates, side by side from each school's own Common Data Set. Add more schools

Getting in

Acceptance rate97.5%98.2%
Early decision rateNo EDNo ED
SAT middle 50%1020–1230—
ACT middle 50%17–25—
Applicant reports on our site—1

Cost and aid

Tuition$6,978 in-state$9,450 in-state
Tuition, out-of-state$16,137$30,105
Food and housing$9,341$12,528
Sticker price per year$27,030$44,697

Outcomes

First-year retention68.7%73%
6-year graduation rate40%47%
Undergraduates3,2073,268

Best value in each row is highlighted. Sticker price uses out-of-state tuition for public universities and leaves out books, travel and aid. "—" means the school left the item blank in its Common Data Set.

University of Wisconsin–Parkside or Western Oregon University?

Is University of Wisconsin–Parkside harder to get into than Western Oregon University?

They are about equally selective: University of Wisconsin–Parkside admitted 97.5% of first-year applicants (2024-25) and Western Oregon University admitted 98.2% (2024-25).

Which is cheaper, University of Wisconsin–Parkside or Western Oregon University?

Before aid, University of Wisconsin–Parkside costs about $27,030 a year in tuition, fees, food and housing, against $44,697 at Western Oregon University (out-of-state tuition for public universities).

Does University of Wisconsin–Parkside or Western Oregon University have a higher graduation rate?

40% of University of Wisconsin–Parkside students graduate within six years, compared with 47% at Western Oregon University.

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