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CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College Lake Forest College University of Dubuque UW-Green Bay SNC| Cardinal Stritch University | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stritch.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,744 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,744 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,900 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,002 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,670 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 728 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 674 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Stritch | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Stritch | 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 1,332 students)
Stritch vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stritch or Lakeland University?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Stritch than Lakeland University ($34,744.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Lakeland University ($20,002 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 21.1% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($8,900 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Lakeland University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($28,670 vs. $23,855)
Stritch vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stritch or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Stritch .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 121 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Stritch students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Stritch (92.6%)
Stritch vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stritch 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 Stritch.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Lakeland University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $44,000)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $1,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,458 vs. $27,000)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/