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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $153 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Alfred State 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Alfred State College?
- Lake Superior State University is 90.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Alfred State College than Lake Superior State University ($14,150.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Alfred State College ($14,336 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 23.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,016 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Lake Superior State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 22.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,816 vs. $8,830)
Lake Superior State University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 11 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lake Superior State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Lake Superior State University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $1,800 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $8,376 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $23,250)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/