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Overview |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 942 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 942 students)
University of Akron vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 232.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at LEC than University of Akron Main Campus ($34,596.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than LEC ($15,292 vs. $22,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 4.7% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($11,070 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 178.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($26,289 vs. $9,452)
University of Akron vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 60 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at LEC (3.19)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than LEC (64.1%)
University of Akron vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,600)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/