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Overview |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 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 |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 82% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,595 students)
SHU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than Sacred Heart University ($59,250.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than SHU ($35,832 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 21.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,384 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 95.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($38,167 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Sacred Heart University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/