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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $219 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or UNK?
- Lewis Clark State College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,252.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than UNK ($11,476 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 34.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,460 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Lewis Clark State College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 11.1% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($7,282 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 110 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UNK (86%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or UNK? 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 UNK and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Lewis Clark State College (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $694 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $21,944)
- UNK graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($219 vs. $226)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/