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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,968 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,968 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,207 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,345 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,464 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,473 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 1,682 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1020/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 361 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Lake Superior State University is 1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($13,968.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Lake Superior State University ($23,316.00 vs. $13,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($14,345 vs. $14,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,207 vs. $12,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,464 vs. $10,867)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 84 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Lake Superior State University (68%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Lake Superior State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/