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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Lake Superior State University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Lake Superior State University than PennWest Edinboro ($13,440.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 5.8% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($11,016 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than PennWest Edinboro (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($10,816 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 77 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
Lake Superior State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Lake Superior State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,700)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/