College comparison

University of Wisconsin-Parkside vs Western Connecticut State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT
Acceptance rateUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective	75%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	1040–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,844	3,511
Avg net price	$11,772	$17,604
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Connecticut State University reports higher median earnings	$51,129	$59,115
Graduation rate	40%	52%
Median debt	$20,492	$24,147
Economic mobility	—	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside or Western Connecticut State University harder to get into?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective: University of Wisconsin-Parkside's acceptance rate is approximately 75% and Western Connecticut State University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Parkside vs Western Connecticut State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Wisconsin-Parkside and 1040–1170 at Western Connecticut State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.