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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,655 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Lake Superior State University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Lake Superior State University ($14,500.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Eastern Michigan University ($14,336 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,016 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Lake Superior State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,816 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 2 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Lake Superior State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/