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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Northern Michigan University?
- Lake Superior State University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Lake Superior State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Northern Michigan University ($14,336 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,016 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,816 vs. $9,385)
Lake Superior State University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 16 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Lake Superior State University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $958 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,250)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/