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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | WMU | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $275 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % 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 | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at WMU than Lake Superior State University ($18,154.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than WMU ($14,336 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($11,016 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Lake Superior State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,816 vs. $6,813)
Lake Superior State University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 3 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or WMU? 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 WMU and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Lake Superior State University (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,383 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,633)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/