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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.1% higher at Michigan Tech than Lake Superior State University ($39,256.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Michigan Tech ($14,336 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,016 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 49% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($16,114 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 180 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Lake Superior State University (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $25,700 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,900)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/