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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $247 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or CUW?
- Lewis & Clark College is 80.8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Concordia University Wisconsin ($59,250.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Lewis and Clark ($24,485 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 18.3% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($12,160 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 62.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($38,167 vs. $23,477)
Lewis and Clark vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or CUW? 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 CUW and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $4,800 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,500)
- CUW graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($247 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/