| Lake Superior State vs. WSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #303 in National Universities #21 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 Year 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$14,297 Michigan Residents $30,419 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $20,482 Michigan Residents $41,820 Out-of-State |
| More$9,513 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier76.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.32% |
| Lower15.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.43% |
| 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 High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,655 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,630 |
| Smaller1,655 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,958 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 7,672 |
| Smaller83 | Online Student Population | Larger3,328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 916) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 149 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
| Lower$63,882 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,185 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.