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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or SMU?
- Lewis & Clark College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Southern Methodist University ($59,250.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than SMU ($35,832 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 23.4% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($14,384 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Southern Methodist University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 8% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($38,167 vs. $35,344)
Lewis and Clark vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at SMU (3.68)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than SMU (52.3%)
Lewis and Clark vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or SMU? 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 SMU and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than Lewis & Clark College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $50,900)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SMU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/