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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Villanova than Lewis & Clark College ($60,768.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Lewis and Clark ($34,837 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 11.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,384 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($42,834 vs. $38,167)
Lewis and Clark vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Lewis & Clark College (90% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $34,200 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,497)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/