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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | LEC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 942 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 945/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 942 students)
CSU vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 330.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.3% higher at LEC than Chicago State University ($34,596.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than LEC ($9,852 vs. $22,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($11,550 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 37.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($26,289 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 114 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming LEC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman LEC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at CSU (3.18)
- LEC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Chicago State University (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- LEC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/