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Overview |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,922 students)
Lewis University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at JCU than Lewis University ($45,490.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than JCU ($19,184 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 10.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,956 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Lewis University ($30,415 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 76 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or JCU? 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 JCU and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Lewis University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,314 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,939)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/