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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,526 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,916 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,916 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,002 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,247 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,507 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,334 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $236 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | OIT | ||
| 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
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (5,103 students vs. 3,526 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or OIT?
- Lewis & Clark College is 490.1% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $10,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Oregon Institute of Technology ($61,916.00 vs. $33,397.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than Lewis and Clark ($17,274 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 29.3% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,604 vs. $15,002)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 327% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($38,507 vs. $9,018)
Lewis and Clark vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Lewis and Clark (74.5%)
Lewis and Clark vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or OIT? 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 OIT and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $4,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,900)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($22,875 vs. $24,500)
- OIT graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($236 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/