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Overview |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Grace Bible College | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Bible College vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Bible College or Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Lake Superior State University than Grace Bible College ($13,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Lake Superior State University ($12,988 vs. $14,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 24.8% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($8,830 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Lake Superior State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($10,816 vs. $10,323)
Grace Bible College vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Bible College 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 Grace Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Superior State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Grace Bible College vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Bible College 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 Grace Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Grace Bible College (35% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $23,250)
- Lake Superior State University and Grace Bible College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/