Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU Saginaw Valley State University Michigan Oakland Ferris State University Michigan Tech Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Central Michigan University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CMU | LEC | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | lec.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CMU | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $33,588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | LEC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 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 |
CMU | LEC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CMU | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | LEC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | LEC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 906 students)
CMU vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 154.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at LEC than Central Michigan University ($33,588.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than LEC ($15,605 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 3.7% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,842 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 124.7% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($25,417 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 60 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming CMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at LEC (3.19)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than LEC (54.1%)
CMU vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Lake Erie College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/