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Northern Michigan University Michigan Tech CMU Ferris State University GVSU UM-Flint Michigan State WSU| Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Kuyper 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
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 82 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Kuyper College than Lake Superior State University ($25,370.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Kuyper College ($14,336 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 22.5% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($8,990 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 63.7% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($17,710 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 17 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Kuyper College is higher than Lake Superior State University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,200)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/