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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 424 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than Lake Superior State University ($23,086.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($14,336 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,016 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 17% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,816 vs. $9,241)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 111 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Lake Superior State University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $15,000 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/