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Overview |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
LEC | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 Mount Union is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or University of Mount Union?
- Lake Erie College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at LEC than University of Mount Union ($33,588.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than University of Mount Union ($22,678 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,842 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($25,417 vs. $22,459)
LEC vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or LEC .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 89 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at LEC (3.19)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and LEC.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Lake Erie College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $11,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $36,600)
- University of Mount Union and LEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mount Union and LEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/