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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 91% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1000/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $240 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,655 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is 99.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Purdue North Central than Lake Superior State University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Lake Superior State University ($7,832 vs. $14,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 49.3% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($7,380 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (91% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,816 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Lake Superior State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Superior State University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 84 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Lake Superior State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Lake Superior State University? 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 Lake Superior State University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (35% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $1,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,836)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($240 vs. $256)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/