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Overview |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,406 students)
DePaul vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Lakeland University?
- DePaul University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at DePaul than Lakeland University ($42,189.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than DePaul ($21,611 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 49.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,778 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Lakeland University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 9% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($26,004 vs. $23,855)
DePaul vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Lakeland University (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,458)
- DePaul graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($241 vs. $263)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/