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ISU OU Wartburg College St. Ambrose University Northern Illinois UWM University of Dubuque UW-Green Bay William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI DePaul| Upper Iowa University | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 2,406 students)
UIU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Lakeland University?
- Upper Iowa University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at UIU than Lakeland University ($32,589.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than UIU ($21,611 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 11.8% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($9,644 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($25,788 vs. $23,855)
UIU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Upper Iowa University (930) is 23 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming UIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Lakeland University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,458)
- UIU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/