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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Lewiston, ID | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 3,706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #955 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | lcsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $21,386 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $12,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $12,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $6,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 4,256 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 3,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 850/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,944 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $226 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis Clark State College is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (3,706 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Lewis-Clark State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Lewis-Clark State College?
- Lewis Clark State College is 81.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,388.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($21,386.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Lewis-Clark State College ($11,779 vs. $12,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 28.8% lower than costs at Lewis Clark State College ($9,574 vs. $12,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Lewis Clark State College (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($8,120 vs. $6,981)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Lewis-Clark State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Lewis-Clark State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis-Clark State College or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 28 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lewis-Clark State College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Lewis-Clark State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Lewis-Clark State College? 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-Clark State College and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Lewis Clark State College (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $100 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $56 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,944 vs. $22,000)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($226 vs. $227)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/