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Boise State Idaho University of Puget Sound EWU DUofC EOU University of Portland Evergreen SPU| Lewis Clark State College | Northwest Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #761 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $35,548 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $35,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $25,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $21,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 3,394 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 88.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | NNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis Clark State College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 1,778 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or NNU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 407.9% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at NNU than Lewis Clark State College ($35,548.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than NNU ($11,476 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 24.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($8,460 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Lewis Clark State College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 226.6% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($21,411 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 117 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or NNU? 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 NNU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $4,056 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($21,944 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/