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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,526 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,916 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,916 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,002 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,247 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,507 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,334 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $264 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,526 students vs. 2,659 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or SPU?
- Lewis & Clark College is 63.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Lewis and Clark than Seattle Pacific University ($61,916.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Lewis and Clark ($26,155 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 3.3% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($15,002 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($38,507 vs. $28,070)
Lewis and Clark vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Lewis and Clark (74.5%)
Lewis and Clark vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or SPU? 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 SPU and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Lewis & Clark College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $500 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $50,400)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,603)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($253 vs. $264)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/