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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Marietta College| Lake Erie College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LEC | Penn College | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 942 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,596 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,596 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,322 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,289 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
LEC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,193 | - | ||
| Admitted | 765 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LEC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
LEC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
LEC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LEC | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (4,307 students vs. 942 students)
LEC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Penn College?
- Lake Erie College is 123.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at LEC than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($34,596.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Penn College ($22,322 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 6.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,592 vs. $12,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 260.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,289 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or LEC .
- Accepted freshman LEC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Penn College (3.05)
LEC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or Penn 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 Penn College and LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,800 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/