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Overview |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | 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 | $11,216 | $11,207 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $14,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $11,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 89% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 2,473 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $240 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,669 students)
IU South Bend vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($13,968.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than Lake Superior State University ($8,090 vs. $14,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($11,207 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Indiana University South Bend (89% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($11,464 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 72 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lake Superior State University (68%)
IU South Bend vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (35% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,530)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/