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Overview |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
Academics |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Drake | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Drake | 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
- Drake University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,595 students)
Drake vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Lewis and Clark than Drake University ($59,250.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Lewis and Clark ($30,333 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 24.3% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,570 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 22% larger than aid received Drake University ($38,167 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake 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 Drake .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Lewis & Clark College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/