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Whitman College Willamette University ISU Reed UO Bradley University of Portland St Olaf Illinois DU UW-Seattle Wooster| Illinois Wesleyan University | Lewis & Clark College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 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 | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 82% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Lewis and Clark than Illinois Wesleyan University ($59,250.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Lewis and Clark ($30,096 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 15.8% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($12,418 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($38,167 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Lewis & Clark College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/