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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,526 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,916 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,916 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,002 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,247 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,507 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,334 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $282 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,526 students vs. 1,410 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Lawrence?
- Lewis & Clark College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than Lawrence University ($61,916.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Lewis and Clark ($27,393 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 26.7% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,838 vs. $15,002)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 5% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($40,431 vs. $38,507)
Lewis and Clark vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Lawrence (63%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Lewis & Clark College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $45,600)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,350)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($253 vs. $282)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/