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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($59,250.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Rose-Hulman ($35,832 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 15.7% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,384 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($38,167 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lewis and Clark (3.95)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Lewis & Clark College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $33,300 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/