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Overview |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Big Rapids, MI | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,918 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ferris.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,524 | $13,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,524 | $13,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,660 | $11,207 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,154 | $14,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,823 | $11,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,548 | 2,473 | ||
| Admitted | 7,694 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 1000/1225 | ||
| 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 |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,179 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ferris State University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| 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
- Ferris State University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 1,669 students)
Ferris State University vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ferris State University or Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($13,968.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Lake Superior State University than Ferris State University ($13,968.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Lake Superior State University ($13,154 vs. $14,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($10,660 vs. $11,207)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferris State University than Lake Superior State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($12,823 vs. $11,464)
Ferris State University vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ferris State University or Lake Superior State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Superior State University or Ferris State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 18 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Ferris State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Ferris State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Lake Superior State University (68%)
Ferris State University vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ferris State University or Lake Superior State 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 Lake Superior State University and Ferris State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Lake Superior State University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $929 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,179)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State 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/