| Lake Superior State vs. MSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,728 Michigan Residents $14,266 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,513 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter76.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
| Lower15.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,655 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller1,655 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 10,822 |
| Smaller83 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 916) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 149 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Lower$63,882 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.