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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $225 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 123.4% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Lake Superior State University ($30,020.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Northwood University-Michigan ($14,336 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 10% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,016 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Lake Superior State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 93.5% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($20,925 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 1 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Lake Superior State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $10,200 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,300)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $1,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $23,250)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/