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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,198 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 143.3% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.3% higher at Mount Mary College than Lake Superior State University ($32,700.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Mount Mary College ($14,336 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 12.1% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($9,830 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 120.9% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($23,897 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 125 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman Lake Superior State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mary College is higher than Lake Superior State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mount Mary College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/