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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 84% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| 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
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 1,655 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Lake Superior State University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than Lake Superior State University ($18,028.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($14,336 vs. $18,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 14.3% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($9,638 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than University of Minnesota Duluth (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 47.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($10,816 vs. $7,345)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 82 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 Minnesota-Duluth and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Lake Superior State University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $13,200 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/