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Madison, WI · Plymouth, WI
| Edgewood University | Lakeland University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,113/yr | $24,212/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,291/yr | $22,453/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,424 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,089/yr | $22,030/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,573/yr | $20,124/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,493/yr | $24,332/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,913/yr | $28,054/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $259/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,250/yr | $12,140/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,800/yr | $9,452/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,912/yr | $4,482/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,903/yr | $48,840/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,860/yr | $33,396/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,860/yr | $33,396/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 86% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,315 | 1,066 |
| Students accepted | 1,243 | 971 |
| Students who enrolled | 219 | 206 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 21% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,728/yr | $55,961/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,198–$84,290 | $39,063–$76,612 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 17% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,843/yr | $49,546/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 31% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,941/yr | $53,819/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 38% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 48% · Psychology 9% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 38% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 48% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $91,024/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $72,789/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,107 | 1,212 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,223 | 402 |
| Average professor pay | $7,213/mo | $7,358/mo |
| Full-time professors | 39% | 21% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $58,183 | $38,822 |
| Setting | City (large) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Madison, WI | Plymouth, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1927 | 1862 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 1% |
| Men | 35% | 45% |
| Women | 65% | 55% |
| White students | 77% | 63% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 9.3% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 7.1% | 42% |
| Students age 25+ | 9% | 22% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,993/yr | $7,415/yr |
| Endowment | $72.2M | $19.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 535 | 672 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,190/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,786/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 349 | 374 |
| Athletic scholarships | $33,500 | $17,000 |
| Athletics budget | $3.2M | $2.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.6M | $2.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $16,839 | $45,236 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.