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Overview |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
| Location | Circleville, OH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiochristian.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,092 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,248 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 488 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| 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 |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,886 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio Christian University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Christian University | 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
- Ohio Christian University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 942 students)
Ohio Christian University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Christian University or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at LEC than Ohio Christian University ($34,596.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than LEC ($21,092 vs. $22,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 20.6% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($9,612 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Ohio Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 114.6% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($26,289 vs. $12,248)
Ohio Christian University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Christian University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Ohio Christian University .
- LEC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Ohio Christian University (39.9%)
Ohio Christian University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Christian University 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 Ohio Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is the same as at Lake Erie College (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lake Erie College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $32,500)
- Lake Erie College students graduate with a $886 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,886)
- LEC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/