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University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western Wright State| Cleveland State University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 906 students)
Cleveland State vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 176.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at LEC than Cleveland State University ($33,588.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than LEC ($15,719 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 30.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,842 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 169.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,417 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 39 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than LEC (54.1%)
Cleveland State vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Cleveland State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,600)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/