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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 91% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 1000/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $240 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,655 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is 99.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Purdue Calumet than Lake Superior State University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Lake Superior State University ($10,908 vs. $14,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 45.7% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($7,560 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Superior State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (91% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Superior State University students is 89.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($10,816 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Lake Superior State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Superior State University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Lake Superior State University (1027) is 67 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Lake Superior State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Lake Superior State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Lake Superior State University? 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 Lake Superior State University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Lake Superior State University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (35% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lake Superior State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,300)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $2,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $23,250)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Superior State University graduates. ($216 vs. $240)
- More Lake Superior State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/