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Overview |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Elon | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,595 students)
Elon vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 42% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Lewis and Clark than Elon University ($59,250.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Elon ($35,832 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 3.6% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,886 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 175% larger than aid received Elon University ($38,167 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon 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 Elon .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Elon vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Lewis & Clark College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,900)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- Elon graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More Elon 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/