Wright State University-Lake Campus vs Lorain CC

Wright State University-Lake Campus and Lorain County Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Wright State University-Lake Campus, a regional campus of Wright State University, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. Lorain County Community College, on the other hand, prides itself on its affordability, making it an accessible choice for students seeking a quality education at a reasonable cost. While Wright State University-Lake Campus offers a wider range of bachelor's degrees, Lorain County Community College excels in associate degrees and certificate programs, catering to students with diverse academic goals. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to make an informed decision that aligns with your unique educational aspirations.

	Lorain County Community College	Wright State University-Lake Campus
Overview
Location	Elyria, Ohio	Celina, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	98.4%
Application fees		$40
SAT range	N/A	790 - 890
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		1.0%
Students submitting ACT score		88.0%
Total number of applicants		629
Total number of admissions given out		619
Admitted students who chose to enroll		266
Yield rate		43.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $14,051 Out of state: $17,991	In state: $22,838 Out of state: $32,256
Average net price	$4,430	$9,926
Tuition	In state: $4,007 Out of state: $7,947	In state: $6,918 Out of state: $16,336
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $4,274	81.0% Average amount $4,274
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $4,092	32.0% Average amount $4,964
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $10,158

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,520 Men 37.7% Women 62.3%	1,435 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%
Graduate students	N/A	9 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	0.8%	5.3%
International students	0.4%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	96
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Michigan Arkansas California Colorado	Ohio Indiana Florida Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies	Business Education Engineering Health Professions Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	26.7%	41.3%
Dropout rate	37.5%	57.5%
Transferred out	18.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,985 Year 2: $51,809 Year 3: $53,354 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,709 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $45,178 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,605 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $41,779 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,188 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $41,161 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,905 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $36,071 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,618 Year 2: $24,267 Year 3: $27,323 Computer Software and Media Applications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $16,992 Year 3: N/A Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,710 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,547 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,849 Year 2: $64,307 Year 3: $68,129 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,408 Year 2: $58,494 Year 3: $60,565 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,871 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $49,667 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,783 Year 2: $39,698 Year 3: $42,322 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,290 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $35,786 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,036 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $35,128 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,673 Year 2: $29,517 Year 3: $34,961 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,359 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $30,474 Management Information Systems and Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,936 Year 3: $23,722 Engineering Technology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,445 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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