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Overview |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1000/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Lake Superior State University?
- Aquinas College is 171.4% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at AQ than Lake Superior State University ($36,480.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than AQ ($14,336 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 4.2% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($10,572 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 177.8% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($30,049 vs. $10,816)
AQ vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 63 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
AQ vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Lake Superior State University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/