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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or EWU?
- Lewis & Clark College is 734% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Eastern Washington University ($59,250.00 vs. $25,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Lewis and Clark ($12,827 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 4.7% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,739 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Eastern Washington University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 314.9% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($38,167 vs. $9,200)
Lewis and Clark vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or EWU? 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 EWU and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Eastern Washington University (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $5,600 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $3,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($20,818 vs. $24,500)
- EWU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($215 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/