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Overview |
Becker College | LEC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | - | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Becker College | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Becker College | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Becker College | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Becker College is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 906 students)
Becker College vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or LEC?
- Becker College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Becker College than Lake Erie College ($36,300.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 27.3% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,842 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($25,417 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 20 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at LEC (3.19)
Becker College vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Becker College (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $10,000 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/