Lake Superior State vs. Northern Michigan
Both Lake Superior State University and Northern Michigan University are Public, 4 years schools located in Michigan. The following statements compare Lake Superior State University and Northern Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Northern Michigan's tuition ($19,944) is more expensive than Lake Superior State ($14,890).
- Northern Michigan's acceptance rate (84.02%) is lower than Northern Michigan (84.02%).
- Northern Michigan has higher yield (15.28%) than Northern Michigan (15.28%).
- Lake Superior State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Northern Michigan (18 to 1).
- Northern Michigan (7,409 students) is larger than Lake Superior State (1,567 students) with more enrolled students.
- Lake Superior State ($11,228) has higher amount of financial aid than Northern Michigan ($9,939).
- Northern Michigan's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Lake Superior State (51%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$14,890
Financial Aid
$11,228
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,551 Undergraduate
16 Graduate
128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
83 Faculties (full-time)
275 Staffs (full-time)
$72,003 Faculty Salary
$51,983 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,322 In-State
$19,944 out-of-state
$19,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,939
Test Scores
Admission
84.02% Acceptance Rate
15.28% Yield
Enrollment
6,684 Undergraduate
725 Graduate
967 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
318 Faculties (full-time)
969 Staffs (full-time)
$83,876 Faculty Salary
$61,956 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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