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Overview |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LEC | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or University of Charleston?
- Lake Erie College is 7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at LEC than University of Charleston ($33,588.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than LEC ($21,308 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 6.3% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($10,200 vs. $10,842)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,417 vs. $22,422)
LEC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or LEC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 5 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman LEC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than University of Charleston (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/