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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Marietta College| Lake Erie College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LEC | Parkside | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 942 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,596 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,596 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,322 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,289 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
LEC | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,193 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 765 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 945/1115 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
LEC | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
LEC | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
LEC | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LEC | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 942 students)
LEC vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Parkside?
- Lake Erie College is 425.6% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at LEC than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,596.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than LEC ($8,778 vs. $22,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 39.9% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($8,286 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 303% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($26,289 vs. $6,523)
LEC vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or LEC .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 19 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming LEC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than LEC (64.1%)
LEC vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC or Parkside? 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 Parkside and LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $4,400 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,600)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/