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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $281 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 137 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or OCAC?
- Lewis & Clark College is 78.7% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($59,250.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 43.8% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($10,000 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Oregon College of Art and Craft (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($38,167 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or Lewis and Clark .
Lewis and Clark vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or OCAC? 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 OCAC and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $18,900 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $32,000)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,250)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($253 vs. $281)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/