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Overview |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $13,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $13,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,207 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $14,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $11,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,473 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1000/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,669 students)
IU East vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($13,968.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at IU East than Lake Superior State University ($21,356.00 vs. $13,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Lake Superior State University ($9,484 vs. $14,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 9.4% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($10,244 vs. $11,207)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Indiana University East (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,464 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 66 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Lake Superior State University (68%)
IU East vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Indiana University East (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/