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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Toledo is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (15,545 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or University of Toledo?
- Lake Superior State University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at University of Toledo than Lake Superior State University ($19,345.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than University of Toledo ($14,336 vs. $17,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 28.4% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,016 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than Lake Superior State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($10,816 vs. $10,047)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 42 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming University of Toledo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or University of Toledo? 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 University of Toledo and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Toledo is higher than Lake Superior State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Toledo graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Toledo graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/