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Overview |
Marian | LEC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marian | LEC | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 942 students)
Marian vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or LEC?
- Marian University is 13% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Marian than Lake Erie College ($39,100.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Marian ($22,322 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 13.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,592 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($29,269 vs. $26,289)
Marian vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 37 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than LEC (64.1%)
Marian vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or LEC? 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 LEC and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Lake Erie College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $8,200 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/