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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $272 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Gonzaga?
- Lewis & Clark College is 19% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Lewis and Clark than Gonzaga University ($59,250.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Gonzaga ($35,832 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 4.3% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,794 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 38.3% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($38,167 vs. $27,601)
Lewis and Clark vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Lewis & Clark College (83% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,394)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($253 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga 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/