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Overview |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 297.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.1% higher at Lakeland University than Chicago State University ($30,400.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Lakeland University ($6,446 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 28% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,778 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($23,855 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lakeland University (907) is 32 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Lakeland University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Chicago State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $5,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,300)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $5,792 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,458 vs. $31,250)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($263 vs. $323)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/