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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or UW-Seattle?
- Lewis & Clark College is 429.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($59,250.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Lewis and Clark ($10,603 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,384 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 159.1% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($38,167 vs. $14,731)
Lewis and Clark vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Lewis and Clark vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Lewis & Clark College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $14,900 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $50,900)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/