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Overview |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 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 |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
MidlandU | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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
- Midland University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 942 students)
MidlandU vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or LEC?
- Midland University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at MidlandU than Lake Erie College ($39,370.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than MidlandU ($22,322 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 9.8% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($10,562 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Midland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($28,274 vs. $26,289)
MidlandU vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 27 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at LEC (3.19)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than LEC (64.1%)
MidlandU vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Midland University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $6,300 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU 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/