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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or WSU?
- Lake Superior State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at WSU than Lake Superior State University ($29,622.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than WSU ($14,336 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,016 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Lake Superior State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($10,816 vs. $10,605)
Lake Superior State University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 43 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
Lake Superior State University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or WSU? 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 WSU and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Wayne State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $992 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/