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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $270 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 3,559 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Pacific?
- Lewis & Clark College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Pacific University ($59,250.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Lewis and Clark ($33,472 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 0.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($14,384 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Pacific University ($38,167 vs. $33,340)
Lewis and Clark vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Pacific University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,800)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,156)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/