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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| 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 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 460 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($14,336 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,016 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Lake Superior State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($10,816 vs. $7,860)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 47 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than Lake Superior State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/