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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 62% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $219 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at RIC than Lewis Clark State College ($25,014.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Lewis-Clark State College ($11,014 vs. $11,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 58.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,460 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis Clark State College than Rhode Island College (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 15% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($7,537 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Lewis Clark State College (939) is 26 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Lewis-Clark State College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or RIC? 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 RIC and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Lewis Clark State College (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $744 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $21,944)
- RIC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($219 vs. $226)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/