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Overview |
Lewis University | UE | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Lewis University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,017 students)
Lewis University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at UE than Lewis University ($40,100.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than UE ($19,184 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 15.8% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,956 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 28.9% larger than aid received Lewis University ($34,067 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 106 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or UE? 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 UE and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than University of Evansville (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $5,500 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $46,000)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/