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Overview |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Morningside College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,249 students)
Morningside College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Morningside College ($59,250.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than Lewis and Clark ($23,947 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 34.2% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($10,720 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Morningside College ($38,167 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Morningside College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Morningside College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Morningside College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Morningside College (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $45,300)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morningside College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/