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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or Tarleton?
- Lewis Clark State College is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Tarleton State University ($20,252.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Tarleton ($11,476 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 22.1% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,460 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis Clark State College than Tarleton State University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($8,463 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 20 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Lewis-Clark State College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Lewis Clark State College (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,000)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,944)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($204 vs. $226)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/