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Overview |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
LEC | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Marshall University?
- Lake Erie College is 367.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at LEC than Marshall University ($33,588.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than LEC ($8,756 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 9.2% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,842 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 126.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($25,417 vs. $11,221)
LEC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or LEC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 39 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,600)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/