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Overview |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Lakeland University than Rochester College ($30,400.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Lakeland University ($18,665 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 14.2% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($9,440 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 50% larger than aid received Rochester College ($23,855 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 42 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Rochester College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Rochester College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is the same as at Lakeland University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $1,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($24,403 vs. $25,458)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($252 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/