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UWM University of Dubuque UW-Green Bay| Governors State University | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $263 |
Diversity |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 2,406 students)
GSU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 304.7% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Lakeland University than Governors State University ($30,400.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Lakeland University ($9,833 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 2.1% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,778 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 99% larger than aid received Governors State University ($23,855 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 4 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming GSU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $1,400 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $8,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,458)
- GSU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($178 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/