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Missouri Valley College UWM University of Dubuque Quincy University Monmouth College UW-Green Bay| Culver Stockton College | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Lakeland University than Culver Stockton College ($30,400.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Lakeland University ($20,522 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 16.3% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($9,270 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 10% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($23,855 vs. $21,686)
CULVER vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Culver Stockton College (968) is 61 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming CULVER students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CULVER (97%)
CULVER vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Culver Stockton College (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $3,400 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $458 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,458)
- CULVER graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/