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Overview |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 942 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,596 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,596 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,322 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,289 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,193 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 765 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
LEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 942 students)
LEC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 81.8% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Dickinson College than Lake Erie College ($62,900.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Dickinson College ($22,322 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 42.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,592 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($40,209 vs. $26,289)
LEC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or LEC .
- LEC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
LEC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and LEC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Lake Erie College (84% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,400 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/