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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 156.7% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.7% higher at Carthage than Lake Superior State University ($34,500.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Carthage ($14,336 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 14.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,016 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 89.9% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($20,535 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 118 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Lake Superior State University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/