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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Castleton State College?
- Lake Superior State University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Castleton State College than Lake Superior State University ($28,800.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Castleton State College ($14,336 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 12.6% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($11,016 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($13,007 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 68 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lake Superior State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Lake Superior State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,600)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/