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Overview |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 82% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 3,595 students)
IIT vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Illinois Institute of Technology ($59,250.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Lewis and Clark ($28,702 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 8.2% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($14,384 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 5.4% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($40,243 vs. $38,167)
IIT vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at IIT (3.84)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $28,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/