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Overview |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lssu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,016 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,336 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,816 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,408 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1225 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lake Superior State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- Lake Superior State University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,074 students)
Lake Superior State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Superior State University or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Lake Superior State University ($25,534.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Pitt-Bradford ($14,336 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 6.6% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($10,332 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Lake Superior State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 24.5% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($13,470 vs. $10,816)
Lake Superior State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Superior State University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Lake Superior State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 49 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Lake Superior State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Lake Superior State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Superior State University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Lake Superior State University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Lake Superior State University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,700 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,300)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/