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Overview |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Plymouth, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,406 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeland.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,778 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,230 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,458 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lakeland University | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 2,406 students)
Lakeland University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lakeland University or UW-Superior?
- Lakeland University is 365.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at Lakeland University than University of Wisconsin Superior ($30,400.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Lakeland University ($12,908 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 53.7% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($7,013 vs. $10,778)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University as University of Wisconsin Superior (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 546.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($23,855 vs. $3,691)
Lakeland University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lakeland University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Lakeland University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 83 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UW-Superior (95.6%)
Lakeland University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lakeland University or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Lakeland University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Lakeland University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $2,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,458)
- UW-Superior 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 UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/