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Overview |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| 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 |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,406 students)
BSU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 260.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Lakeland University than Ball State University ($30,400.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Lakeland University ($12,615 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 1.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,778 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Lakeland University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 108.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($23,855 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 163 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming BSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Lakeland University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $458 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,458)
- BSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/