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Overview |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $253 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
DePauw | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 82% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than DePauw University ($59,250.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Lewis and Clark ($29,486 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 0.1% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,384 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($41,067 vs. $38,167)
DePauw vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw 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 DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lewis and Clark (3.95)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Lewis & Clark College (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,088 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,588)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($253 vs. $264)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/