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Overview |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Plymouth, WI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,406 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeland.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,778 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,230 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,458 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lakeland University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 2,406 students)
Lakeland University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lakeland University or UW-Stout?
- Lakeland University is 333.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Stout ($30,400.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Lakeland University ($15,510 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 28.3% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($8,398 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Stout (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 403.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($23,855 vs. $4,736)
Lakeland University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lakeland University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Lakeland University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 123 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
Lakeland University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lakeland University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Lakeland University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Lakeland University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,000)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $42 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($25,458 vs. $25,500)
- University of Wisconsin Stout and Lakeland University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($263 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/