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Overview |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $263 |
Diversity |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CU | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 2,406 students)
CU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Lakeland University than Cumberland University ($30,400.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Lakeland University ($18,528 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 19.9% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($8,990 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($23,855 vs. $22,145)
CU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 82 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming CU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Cumberland University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $4,100 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,458)
- CU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/