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Overview |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SAU | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Lakeland University?
- Spring Arbor University is 2% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at SAU than Lakeland University ($31,020.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than SAU ($21,611 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 1.2% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($10,652 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Lakeland University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($23,855 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 166 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming SAU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Lakeland University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $1,400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,458)
- SAU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/