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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or University of Akron?
- Lake Superior State University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Lake Superior State University than University of Akron Main Campus ($13,440.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than University of Akron ($14,336 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Superior State University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,016 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Lake Superior State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 26.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,816 vs. $8,525)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 22 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Lake Superior State University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/