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Whitman College Willamette University SPU Reed UO University of Portland UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University St Olaf DU SCU| Lewis & Clark College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,633 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or PLU?
- Lewis & Clark College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Pacific Lutheran University ($59,250.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Lewis and Clark ($24,825 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 21.6% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,826 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($38,167 vs. $36,435)
Lewis and Clark vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or PLU? 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 PLU and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,800)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/