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Overview |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
| Location | Plymouth, WI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,406 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeland.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,778 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,230 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,458 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lakeland University | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 2,406 students)
Lakeland University vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lakeland University or UWO?
- Lakeland University is 373.4% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($30,400.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Lakeland University ($12,827 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 21.2% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($8,894 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 436.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($23,855 vs. $4,450)
Lakeland University vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lakeland University or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Lakeland University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 123 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming UWO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UWO (88.5%)
Lakeland University vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lakeland University or UWO? 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 UWO and Lakeland University.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Lakeland University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $100 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $44,000)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($23,748 vs. $25,458)
- UWO graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/