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Overview |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LEC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Lake Erie College is 335.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at LEC than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($33,588.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than LEC ($20,205 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 15.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,842 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 192.3% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,417 vs. $8,697)
LEC vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LEC .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 34 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming LEC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $5,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,600)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and LEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and LEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/