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Overview |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LEC | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Ohio University?
- Lake Erie College is 151.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at LEC than Ohio University Main Campus ($33,588.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than LEC ($20,207 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 13.8% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,842 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 169.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($25,417 vs. $9,416)
LEC vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or LEC .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 119 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or Ohio 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 Ohio University and LEC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Lake Erie College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/