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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Lafayette College?
- Lewis & Clark College is 2% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Lewis and Clark than Lafayette College ($59,250.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Lafayette College ($35,832 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 20.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,384 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 52.8% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($38,167 vs. $24,981)
Lewis and Clark vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Lafayette College? 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 Lafayette College and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $30,100 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/