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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU Benedictine University IU South Bend IU UWM University of Dubuque Manchester University UW-Green Bay| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 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 | purduecal.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,406 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 350.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Lakeland University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($30,400.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Lakeland University ($10,908 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 42.6% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($7,560 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 318.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($23,855 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 53 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,458)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/