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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 875 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Lake Superior State University ($24,318.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($14,336 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,016 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 0.1% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($10,823 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 72 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Lake Superior State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $15,000 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/