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Overview |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Georgetown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,548 students)
Lewis University vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Georgetown College than Lewis University ($40,610.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Lewis University ($15,152 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 6.7% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,210 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Georgetown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Lewis University ($40,308 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 6 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Lewis University vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Georgetown College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $46,300)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/