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Fairfield University Whitman College Holy Cross Fordham Willamette University Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova Reed| Lewis & Clark College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Providence?
- Lewis & Clark College is 4% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Providence College ($59,250.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Providence ($35,832 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 15% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,384 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($38,167 vs. $30,971)
Lewis and Clark vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Providence (52.8%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Providence? 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 Providence and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Lewis & Clark College (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/