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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $163 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,218 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Walsh?
- Lake Superior State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lake Superior State University than Walsh College ($13,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Walsh College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($10,816 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Lake Superior State University .
Lake Superior State University vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Lake Superior State University.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $40,300)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $7,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($15,832 vs. $23,250)
- Walsh graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($163 vs. $240)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/