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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton Marietta College| Hope International University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | LEC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 20, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HIU | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
HIU | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
HIU | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 906 students)
HIU vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or LEC?
- Hope International University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at HIU than Lake Erie College ($34,500.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than HIU ($22,678 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 20.4% lower than costs at Hope International University ($10,842 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Lake Erie College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Hope International University ($25,417 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 79 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming LEC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at LEC (3.19)
- LEC has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Hope International University (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,600)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/