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Overview |
Central State University | LEC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 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 |
Central State University | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central State University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central State University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 906 students)
Central State University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 548.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368.1% higher at LEC than Central State University ($33,588.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than LEC ($10,194 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 0.5% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,842 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 266.1% larger than aid received Central State University ($25,417 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 212 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming LEC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman LEC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than LEC (54.1%)
Central State University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Central State University (53% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lake Erie College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $27,200)
- Lake Erie College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- LEC graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/