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Overview |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Plymouth, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,406 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeland.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,778 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,230 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,458 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lakeland University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,406 students)
Lakeland University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lakeland University or Parkside?
- Lakeland University is 382.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($30,400.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Lakeland University ($8,510 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 35.3% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($7,966 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 236.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,855 vs. $7,098)
Lakeland University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lakeland University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Lakeland University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 63 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Lakeland University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lakeland University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Lakeland University.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,493 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,458)
- Parkside graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/