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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,387 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Chatham?
- Lewis & Clark College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Chatham University ($59,250.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Lewis and Clark ($28,322 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 13.1% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($12,719 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($38,167 vs. $27,330)
Lewis and Clark vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Chatham (3.86)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Chatham University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/