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RIT Whitman College St Lawrence University Willamette University RPI Syracuse Reed UB UO Binghamton University University of Portland Union College| Clarkson University | Lewis & Clark College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Clarkson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,595 students)
Clarkson vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Clarkson University ($59,250.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Lewis and Clark ($32,450 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 16.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,384 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($41,285 vs. $38,167)
Clarkson vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson 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 Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Clarkson vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Clarkson University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/