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Overview |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Clark University | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,595 students)
Clark University vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than Clark University ($59,250.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Lewis and Clark ($32,053 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 28.8% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,164 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($38,167 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University 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 Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Lewis & Clark College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $800 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $50,100)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/