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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 2,633 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 606.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at PLU than Lewis Clark State College ($49,472.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than PLU ($11,476 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 39.8% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($8,460 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Lewis Clark State College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 455.8% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($36,435 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 178 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming PLU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or PLU? 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 PLU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (66% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $3,856 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($21,944 vs. $25,800)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($226 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/