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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | LEC | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 942 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 945/1115 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
KY State | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 942 students)
KY State vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 327.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.1% higher at LEC than Kentucky State University ($34,596.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than LEC ($9,672 vs. $22,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 41.6% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($8,186 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 166.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($26,289 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 58 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming LEC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman LEC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than LEC (64.1%)
KY State vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Kentucky State University (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lake Erie College earn on average $5,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $31,000)
- Lake Erie College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- LEC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/