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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $207 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.2% higher at Michigan than Lake Superior State University ($55,002.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Michigan ($14,336 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,016 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than University of Michigan (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 39.8% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($15,121 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 357 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Lake Superior State University (90% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $34,100 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $40,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $3,147 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $23,250)
- Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($207 vs. $240)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/