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Overview |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Lewis and Clark?
- Denison University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Denison than Lewis & Clark College ($60,000.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Denison ($35,832 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 0.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,384 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Denison University ($38,167 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Lewis & Clark College (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/