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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College IUPUI Marietta College| Anderson University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 906 students)
Anderson University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at LEC than Anderson University ($33,588.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than LEC ($21,459 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 5.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,842 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Lake Erie College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($26,629 vs. $25,417)
Anderson University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 61 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LEC (3.19)
- LEC has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or LEC? 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 LEC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Lake Erie College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/