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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or OSU?
- Lewis & Clark College is 468.3% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than Oregon State University ($59,250.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Lewis and Clark ($21,163 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 1% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($14,238 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Oregon State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 312.2% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($38,167 vs. $9,260)
Lewis and Clark vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or OSU? 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 OSU and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Oregon State University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $50,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- OSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/