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Overview |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $253 |
Diversity |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 82% | ||
Campus |
AU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,595 students)
AU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Lewis and Clark than American University ($59,250.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than AU ($35,832 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 9.2% lower than costs at American University ($14,384 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 40.6% larger than aid received American University ($38,167 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at AU (3.7)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lewis & Clark College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,900)
- American University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,500)
- AU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/