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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Augustana | ||
| 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,349 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Augustana?
- Lewis & Clark College is 24% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Lewis and Clark than Augustana College ($59,250.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Lewis and Clark ($24,660 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 22.1% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,782 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Augustana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Augustana College ($38,167 vs. $34,946)
Lewis and Clark vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Lewis & Clark College (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana 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/