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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Northwest University | ||
| 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 Northwest University based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,014 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Northwest University?
- Lewis & Clark College is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Northwest University ($59,250.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Lewis and Clark ($23,722 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 41.9% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($10,140 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 69.7% larger than aid received Northwest University ($38,167 vs. $22,486)
Lewis and Clark vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Northwest University? 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 Northwest University and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Northwest University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $2,968 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($21,532 vs. $24,500)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/