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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 919 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 135.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at OC Comets than Lake Superior State University ($31,664.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than OC Comets ($14,336 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,016 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 116% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($23,361 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 96 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Lake Superior State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/