Lake Erie College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Lake Erie College is a private nonprofit institution located in Painesville, Ohio with approximately 852 undergraduate students enrolled. Lake Erie College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,961 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $40,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lake Erie College is a private liberal arts college in Painesville, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1856 as a female seminary, the college converted to a coeducational institution in 1985.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 42% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who enroll don't finish, which is a real red flag worth pressing the school on before committing. On the positive side, the median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $13,875, and the net price of $21,296/year is manageable for a private college. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, close-knit liberal arts environment and have a clear plan for staying on track — but go in with eyes open about the completion rates.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (852 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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