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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 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 | pnc.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $263 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,406 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 350.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Lakeland University ($7,832 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 46% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($7,380 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Purdue University North Central Campus (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 232.8% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($23,855 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 36 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central 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 North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (42% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $622 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,458)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($256 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/