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Whitman College Willamette University Reed UO University of Portland St Olaf DU UW-Seattle SCU UOP University of Puget Sound Trinity| Lewis & Clark College | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,526 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,916 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,916 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,002 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,247 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,507 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,334 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (3,526 students vs. 758 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Bushnell?
- Lewis & Clark College is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Lewis and Clark than Bushnell University ($61,916.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Lewis and Clark ($22,534 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 36.6% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($10,980 vs. $15,002)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Bushnell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 67.9% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($38,507 vs. $22,933)
Lewis and Clark vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $769 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,731 vs. $24,500)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/