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Sault Ste Marie, MI · Adrian, MI
| Lake Superior State University | Siena Heights University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,822/yr | $17,124/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $3,516/yr | $15,624/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $18,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,226/yr | $15,145/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,422/yr | $17,260/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,541/yr | $18,284/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,321/yr | $17,857/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $199/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,459/yr | $13,530/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,130/yr | $13,530/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,212/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,670/yr | $2,144/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,154/yr | $44,449/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,890/yr | $30,778/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $14,890/yr | $30,778/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 806–1073 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 954 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 16–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 14–23 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,473 | 1,809 |
| Students accepted | 1,682 | 1,204 |
| Students who enrolled | 255 | 294 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,045/yr | $57,529/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,520–$68,652 | $37,017–$79,860 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 15% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 88% | 19% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,767/yr | $49,913/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 37% |
| Low-income students who finish | 32% | 30% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 34% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,815/yr | $54,441/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Homeland Security & Protective Services 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Health Professions 22% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 6% |
| Most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 13% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Mechanical Engineering — $77,229/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,581/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 9.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,325 | 1,495 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 16 | 153 |
| Average professor pay | $8,000/mo | $6,749/mo |
| Full-time professors | 92% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,053 | $38,665 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Adrian, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1946 | 1919 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.2% | 0% |
| Men | 46% | 46% |
| Women | 54% | 54% |
| White students | 70% | 64% |
| Black students | 3% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.9% | 10% |
| Asian students | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 1.7% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 9.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 33% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 30% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,551/yr | $6,331/yr |
| Endowment | $39.3M | $14.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,108 | 639 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 164 | 827 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.1M | $6.1M |
| Athletics budget | $6.4M | $10.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.4M | $11.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $58,124 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.