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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University Marietta College| Pacific Union College | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | LEC | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
PUC | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
PUC | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
PUC | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Lake Erie College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (906 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at LEC than Pacific Union College ($33,588.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than LEC ($21,841 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 16.9% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($9,273 vs. $10,842)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Lake Erie College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($25,417 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 5 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at LEC (3.19)
- LEC has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Pacific Union College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $22,600 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- LEC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC 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/