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Overview |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Plymouth, WI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,406 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeland.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,778 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,230 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,458 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lakeland University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 2,406 students)
Lakeland University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lakeland University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Lakeland University is 366.3% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($30,400.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Lakeland University ($13,322 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 36.6% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($7,890 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 469.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($23,855 vs. $4,187)
Lakeland University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lakeland University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Lakeland University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 143 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Lakeland University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lakeland University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Lakeland University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Lakeland University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $600 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $487 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,458)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/